Prevention Activities
Several ways to minimize the exposure:
- Do not share towels, soap, or other personal items.
- Shower with soap and water immediately after direct contact sports.
- Dry using a clean, dry towel.
- Ointments or Antibiotics MUST NOT be shared.
- Wash towels, uniforms, scrimmage shirts, and any other laundry in HOT water and ordinary detergent and dry thoroughly on the HOTTEST allowable cycle.
- Inform parents of these precautions: if laundry is sent home, it must be placed in a plastic bag for transporting, separating soiled laundry from other items in the athlete’s bag.
Actions taken by School District
- Cleaning and disinfecting the athletic area and sports equipment on a routine basis.
- Cleaning of trainer’s treatment tables between each use.