USA Hockey Magazine published a great article about MRSA infections and hockey players.

"Bacteria can lurk on the equipment, which allows a means for infection to spread quickly among teammates, opponents and through an entire athletic program."

Read the entire story online to learn about the dangers of stinky equipment!

10.20.2007
Medical Staff Checks Football Team for MRSA
Medical staff recently checked the Winchester High football team for symptoms of MRSA, a deadly form of staph infection. A teammate came down with the illness and the school wanted to make sure the infection did not spread throughout the team. MRSA is increasingly occurring in high school, college and professional team sports. Teams are urged to practice good equipment hygiene. To learn more, read the Boston Globe article by clicking here.