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A Good Offense Is Still The Best Defense!
Staph prevention poster for athletes.
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A Good Offense is Still the Best Defense! (PDF)
Our Opponent: Staph
Here’s the game plan to Sack staph!
OFFENSE:
- Do wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water!!!
- Do wash your clothes and towels daily!
- Do use a clean, dry, towel!
- Do keep cuts and scrapes, no matter how small, clean and covered!
- Do wash your hands! This is the best way to prevent the spread of Staph and other infectious diseases!
- Do tell your coach, athletic trainer, or school nurse if you have an insect bite, spider bite, boil, or sore bump.
DEFENSE:
- Don’t share towels!
- Don’t share soap! Bring your own and keep it in your locker.
- Don’t come in contact with other people’s wounds and bandages!
- Don’t place your hands and fingers near your nose and groin!
Don’t let Staph take you out of the game . . .
wash your hands!
wash your hands!
wash your hands!
Last Updated: 10/05/2022