4 Ways to Avoid MRSA Infections in Kids

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I do a real simple method of nasal washing that anyone can do with no equipment. I just stand by the sink, cup my hand, fill it with water, put my nose in it, then take my nose out, start blowing my nose and put my fingers up into my nostrils to clear it all out.

Try it. It works wonders on allergies, etc. Then of course, wash your hands super well. I have been doing this for years and I rarely get sick.

Nosy Netta of CA 12:46AM June 26, 2010

MRSA is often carried in the nose. Daily nasal washing with a device like Nasopure (see nasopure.com) or nettipot can prevent bacteria from building up to toxic levels to avoid sinusitis, and pneumonia. Nasal washing prevents colds, flu and allergic reactions too. Physicians need to become familiar with nasal washing because it is a very effective way to reduce illness and improve overall health while decreasing health care costs dramatically. Hand washing is very helpful but since most people have a habit of touching their nose, nasal washing added to hand washing is essential for those who strive never to be ill again. I have not been ill since I began nasal washing which is very important to me because there is no one to take my place for my job if I become ill. I am a professor teaching medical pharmacology. Nasal washing is completely nontoxic; no medicine can claim that. More than 90% of my students have adopted nasal washing. It is easy! As future health care workers, they will need to avoid infections to prevent spreading illness between patients and to avoid absenteeism because the USA has a national shortage of health care workers. Sick health care workers make medical errors. All health care workers should be required to nasal wash to protect the public and to teach the public to reduce their health care risks and costs.

Marilyn James-Kracke of MO 11:43AM November 01, 2008

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