The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a chilling report on a killer potentially more deadly than AIDS: MSRA.  This "superbug" is affecting thousands of workers and their families and could affect your business in terms of productivity, insurance, emergency preparedness and many other factors. In this article, you will see a video about MRSA, learn some basic facts about MRSA and receive 5 tips on safeguarding your business against MRSA.

MSRA Superbug Video

Watch this CNN report on MRSA, uplodaded to YouTube by 0rip0:

What Is The MSRA Staph Superbug?

MSRA (short for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a highly resistant kind of bacterial staph infection that infects more than 90,000 people in the United States and perhaps 50 million more throughout the world every year.  Up to 5 percent of U.S. hospital and nursing home patients currently carry the infection.

How Does MRSA Spread?

MRSA is commonly spread through skin-to-skin contact, such as shaking hands or hugging.  It can also spread via airbone particles through sneezing or coughing, or through exposure to contaminated medical equipment.

What Are Some MRSA Symptoms?

MRSA superbug symptoms typically include red, swollen pimples or boils on the skin.  These may contain pus.

How Can You Prevent MRSA?

The best way to prevent MRSA is to practice good hygiene - particularly by washing your hands properly and frequently. Avoid contact with other people's wounds, bandages and personal items (such as razors or towels).

What Does The MRSA Superbug Look Like? 

Click here to see a particularly nasty MRSA photo.

How To Protect Your Business Against the MSRA Staph Bug

Here are 5 tips on how to prepare your business for an onslaught of this super staph virus:

1. Prepare a written emergency plan and review it with your employees.

2. Train your employees on how to reduce the risk of MRSA infection through good personal hygiene.

3. Keep your workplace environment clean and sanitary, particularly your bathrooms.

4. Have a good company insurance plan in place that protects your employees and their families in case of infection with MRSA.

5. Stay abreast of the news regarding MRSA staph and adjust your emergency plan whenever necessary.