Can a 6 month old baby be around a person who has mrsa but it is not active/infected at that time. ?

No contact: Avoid all contact with person, since clothes, skin can be contaminated. I mean direct contact, it is not airborne tyically

Normal practices: You should always be aware of and practice good hygiene around this or any other kid. The MRSA issue is a bit misunderstood. It is everywhere. It is on door handles, shopping carts, floors, countertops or anywhere else someone can put their contaminated fingers. MRSA is found in >70% of the pustules we drain at the office. It is also easily treated. I would treat this person like everyone else.