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What should you do if a neighbor's child has mrsa?
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Make sure...: ...The child is being treated with appropriate antibiotics. As long as that's happening, there's no cause for concern.
Answered 4/26/2012
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Make sure: That if the child has a wound that it is covered. Also check on the number of days the child has been on antibiotics.
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