Jack O'Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction recently sent a memo to all District Administrators about his concerns on MRSA and urging parents and school administrators to encourage good hygiene in preventing MRSA.

The California Department of Public Health has issued the follow documents for Schools, Parents and students to learn more on how to help prevent the spread of MSRA.

A Parent’s Guide to MRSA in California

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus for Athletes

Skin Infections and MRSA Information for California Schools (PDF, New Window)