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Staph, Explained. For Everyone.
Plain-English answers about staph and MRSA for families, caregivers, nurses and athletes, sourced to the CDC and published research.
Family & CaregiversStaph and MRSA in Older Adults: A Family Guide
Why older adults face more risk from staph and MRSA, the quiet warning signs families miss, and how to help.
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Family & CaregiversCaring for Someone With MRSA at Home
Clean hands, covered wounds, smart laundry and targeted cleaning: a step-by-step guide to caring for someone with MRSA.
Family & CaregiversCleaning Your Home When Someone Has Staph
What to clean, which products work against staph, and how to handle laundry and bandages while someone heals.
Family & CaregiversStaph and Pregnancy: What Expecting Parents Should Know
Carrying staph while pregnant is common. Here’s when it matters, what to watch after delivery, and when to call.
Family & CaregiversStaph in Babies and Newborns: Signs Parents Should Know
The skin, belly button and fever signs parents should know in babies and newborns, and when to call the pediatrician.
Family & CaregiversStaph in Kids: Daycare, School and Sports
How staph spreads in daycare, school and youth sports, what kids’ skin infections look like, and when they can attend.
Family & CaregiversStaph in Nursing Homes: Questions Families Should Ask
Why staph spreads in nursing homes, what gowns and gloves during care mean, and the questions families should ask.
Family & CaregiversWound Care at Home: Keeping Cuts and Scrapes Clean
How to clean, cover and check everyday cuts and scrapes, what to skip, and the signs a wound needs a doctor.
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