Recent reports on the prevalence of MRSA, and recent unfortunate student deaths associated with MRSA have prompted much telephone activity and many questions regarding available data in Michigan. Additionally questions regarding available educational resources have been received. Individual case reports of MRSA are not reportable in Michigan; therefore prevalence rates for either Healthcare Associated –MRSA (HA-MRSA) or Community Associated –MRSA CA-MRSA) is unknown. Outbreaks, defined as “three or more culture positive cases in a facility or in a community that are epidemiologically linked where transmission/spread is plausible” are however, reportable to the local health jurisdiction. 

• American Association of School Administrator offers resources, tips and sample letters to parents and principals
• MDCH Issues Guidance To Communities On MRSA
• OaklandCounty MRSA Fact Sheet

Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has two educational products on prevention of MRSA

• Prevention and Control Tri-Fold Brochure
• Prevention and Control Poster

Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers additional resources:

• Treatment guidelines for CA-MRSA (March 2006; 24-page document)
• Patient Information Sheet
• Online information on prevention and control for both HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA (and CA-MRSA posters)
• Media Information http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/media.htm

Materials in languages other than English

Massachusetts Department of Public Health had translated materials for MRSA in a variety of languages:
www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/antibiotic/mrsa_school_health.htm#12