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In an educational partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the NCAA has supplied each member campus with six posters addressing proper hygiene and wound practices targeted at reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission, particularly involving methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).  These posters and other materials can be found at the NCAA and CDC web sites.  

There is much concern about the presence and spread of MRSA in intercollegiate athletics across sports.  Cases are more common among athletes due to open wounds, poor hygiene practices, close physical contact, and the sharing of towels and equipment.  Institutions and conferences should continue efforts and support for the education of staff and student-athletes on the importance of proper hygiene and wound care to prevent skin infections from developing and infectious diseases from being transmitted.

Click here for the NCAA page with posters and information.

The New York State Department of Health has provided two PDF fliers for easy printing and posting to inform about the spread and prevention of skin diseases. The NWCA has also posted a PDF of its informational powerpoint presentation outlining types of skin diseases, prevention and wrestling maintenence regarding those issues.
NYSDOH Flier (English | (Spanish)
Skin Infections in Athletics (By Dr. Randy Martin)
Click here to download the entire Powerpoint Presentation

Wrestling newsletter from Hibiclens on skin infections

Combatting MRSA: Hibiclens Educational Resources
MRSA Fact Sheet from Hibiclens