Comments on: The MRSA Outbreak Continues http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:41:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-55866 Anonymous Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:28:21 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-55866 To all concerning MRSA Prevention: WWW. Endetec.Com I look forward to your thoughts. Hope we can help. Mark Garfield owner Endetec Services, Ltd. Environment Decontamination Technology emgarfield@insight.rr.com To all concerning MRSA Prevention:

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]]> By: Michael http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-35861 Michael Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:31:57 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-35861 Wash your hands, everyone, and your children's often. MRSA is not going away. We created it and we will create even worse with our mis-use of anti-biotics. I might mention that it is very common for illegal immigrants to bring antibiotics illegally in from their native countries annd self medicate, improperly medicating and not understand when it should and should not be used. Others (illegal importers) are making money off of illegal imports using illegals (and some legals) as prescription drug illegal importers. I personally know this because my wife's illegal immigrant friends do this very often. Wash your hands, everyone, and your children’s often. MRSA is not going away. We created it and we will create even worse with our mis-use of anti-biotics. I might mention that it is very common for illegal immigrants to bring antibiotics illegally in from their native countries annd self medicate, improperly medicating and not understand when it should and should not be used. Others (illegal importers) are making money off of illegal imports using illegals (and some legals) as prescription drug illegal importers. I personally know this because my wife’s illegal immigrant friends do this very often.

]]> By: jfk1 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-34019 jfk1 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:20:51 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-34019 All Saints Catholic School also reported a case this past Friday. All Saints Catholic School also reported a case this past Friday.

]]> By: Punchline http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-34004 Punchline Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:12:17 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-34004 Chief Running Joke And this has what to do with illegal immigration? Nothing, look at the title of this story. Chief Running Joke

And this has what to do with illegal immigration?

Nothing, look at the title of this story.

]]> By: Turn PW Blue http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33951 Turn PW Blue Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:11:13 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33951 Want to know what's going on in your child's school? Get involved. Join the PTA. Run for your school's Advisory Council (every PWC School should have one). Volunteer in the classroom or for other activities going on at the school. Talk to your children about what they are hearing. This applies for everything going on in our schools, not just MRSA. As for MRSA, the CDC has a decent section on their site regarding MRSA in schools (http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/). The best defense is to teach your children good habits (like washing their hands regularly and taking care of cuts, scrapes, and abrasions). Want to know what’s going on in your child’s school? Get involved. Join the PTA. Run for your school’s Advisory Council (every PWC School should have one). Volunteer in the classroom or for other activities going on at the school. Talk to your children about what they are hearing.

This applies for everything going on in our schools, not just MRSA.

As for MRSA, the CDC has a decent section on their site regarding MRSA in schools (http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/). The best defense is to teach your children good habits (like washing their hands regularly and taking care of cuts, scrapes, and abrasions).

]]> By: dolph http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33944 dolph Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:24:56 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33944 Tanning beds and nail salons sound like good breeding grounds also. Tanning beds and nail salons sound like good breeding grounds also.

]]> By: Chief Running Joke http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33943 Chief Running Joke Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:15:11 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33943 And this has what to do with illegal immigration? And this has what to do with illegal immigration?

]]> By: Lafayette http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33933 Lafayette Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:22:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33933 ogoon, I'm not displeased with information received either, but I'm VERY concerned of the timeliness of it all. The article said the first case was reported 9/10/07. The delay, is unacceptable. The School Board have various media outlets, and some right at their finger tips.Did you see the MJM's Opinion I posted above. I'm concerned as to what's happening in two city school systems too. My daughter was just in a track meet at Manassas Park last Monday. We also, need to add Chinn Aquatic Center to the list, and other facilities with indoor pools,other gym, fitness club, etc. Please note mention Chinn, because it's the only other indoor swimming facility I know of. ogoon,
I’m not displeased with information received either, but I’m VERY concerned of the timeliness of it all. The article said the first case was reported 9/10/07. The delay, is unacceptable. The School Board have various media outlets, and some right at their finger tips.Did you see the MJM’s Opinion I posted above.
I’m concerned as to what’s happening in two city school systems too. My daughter was just in a track meet at Manassas Park last Monday.
We also, need to add Chinn Aquatic Center to the list, and other facilities with indoor pools,other gym, fitness club, etc. Please note mention Chinn, because it’s the only other indoor swimming facility I know of.

]]> By: ogoon http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33932 ogoon Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:57:46 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33932 I have a child in PWCS. I received an automated message and an email regarding MRSA. Parents can also view the county website which will give additional information. I am a concerned parent and have honestly informed my 4th grader of MRSA and possible deadly consequences, and, steps she can take to minimize her exposure. So far I am not displeased with the information received from the school system, but I am monitoring their actions. As a member of the Freedom Aquatic Center I am very concerned about the steps they are taking. Anyone who participates in anything there should be very careful. I have a child in PWCS. I received an automated message and an email regarding MRSA. Parents can also view the county website which will give additional information. I am a concerned parent and have honestly informed my 4th grader of MRSA and possible deadly consequences, and, steps she can take to minimize her exposure. So far I am not displeased with the information received from the school system, but I am monitoring their actions. As a member of the Freedom Aquatic Center I am very concerned about the steps they are taking. Anyone who participates in anything there should be very careful.

]]> By: patryot http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33925 patryot Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:07:57 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33925 The best way to prevent the spread of MRSA is good old hand-washing. Antibacterial soaps, etc. are no more effective than good soap and water. MRSA is resistant to antibiotics, let alone antibacterial soaps or solutions. Clean and cover wounds until they heal. Wash hands. Wash hands. Wash hands. That's the message. The best way to prevent the spread of MRSA is good old hand-washing. Antibacterial soaps, etc. are no more effective than good soap and water. MRSA is resistant to antibiotics, let alone antibacterial soaps or solutions. Clean and cover wounds until they heal. Wash hands. Wash hands. Wash hands. That’s the message.

]]> By: redawn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33914 redawn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:16:41 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33914 I tried to post some interesting points on the comment feed back of the WTOP article: http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=106&sid=1269718 (go to the comments) Greg, Please correct, if my earlier post are being held up, so it will NOT triple post. I am questioning if we should be using the antibacterial soap, cleaning products as I have been. Is there a doctor in the house that can help out here? :) I tried to post some interesting points on the comment feed back of the WTOP article:
http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=106&sid=1269718

(go to the comments)

Greg, Please correct, if my earlier post are being held up, so it will NOT triple post.

I am questioning if we should be using the antibacterial soap, cleaning products as I have been.

Is there a doctor in the house that can help out here? :)

]]> By: redawn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33911 redawn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:58:04 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33911 Here are some interesting points from the comment feed back of this WTOP article: http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=106&sid=1269718&comments=true " trust them by Sheryl W. @ 5:40pm - Thu Oct 18th, 2007 I work at a hospital....this is NOT an urban legend....it is FACT. MANY people in the hospitals all around the US have MRSA. They are "isolation" patients when they leave there hospital room and come for procedures. It is real people, unfortunately, from us running to the doctor for antibiotics every time we sneeze or sniffle with a common cold. It is also in part due to the over use of "antibacterial" soaps, cleaners, etc, the bacteria develop a resistance to things that we use to be super clean. Hope you realize it is a real living bug that does not die easily..... Reply overuse of antibiotics is NOT the only reason by Jim B. @ 7:39am - Fri Oct 19th, 2007 That is itself not only part of the answer it is the answer pushed by "big pharma" who hadn't invested a dime in new antibiotics until recently (not for the last few decades) because they can't make money (as much money) on drugs you take for a week or two than on the latest cholestorol drug!! PLEASE do NOT just blame the patient. BUt, my friends, this is real, and it is something that needs to be followed very closely and it is effecting more and more people. Reply While I agree that it's not the only reason... by Leanne H. @ 10:12am - Fri Oct 19th, 2007 ...it is the primary reason. Doctors have prescribed antibiotics for years for conditions which should have been left alone because they were most likely viral. In addition, patients would take the antibiotics for a few days, start to feel better and then decide not to take the rest. Finally, to compound the problem even further, patients would self prescribe the next time they got sick and finish off the antibiotic the doctor had given them the last time. NO ONE knew that this pattern would allow bacteria to develop resistance to these antibiotics. The pharmaceutical companies didn't invest money in newer antibiotics because everyone thought it wasn't necessary. Science ( and experience) has proven this to be an incorrect assessment. Pharmaceutical companies (and scientists in academia) are investing money in the search for newer drugs, but these will take years to hit the drug pipeline. This end of the problem is being addressed, but the issue of doctors overprescribing and patients not taking all their medications continues. So, while you do have a point, the primary reason this problem exists is because of our choices and misuse of medication" Here are some interesting points from the comment feed back of this WTOP article:

http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=106&sid=1269718&comments=true

” trust them
by Sheryl W. @ 5:40pm - Thu Oct 18th, 2007
I work at a hospital….this is NOT an urban legend….it is FACT. MANY people in the hospitals all around the US have MRSA. They are “isolation” patients when they leave there hospital room and come for procedures. It is real people, unfortunately, from us running to the doctor for antibiotics every time we sneeze or sniffle with a common cold. It is also in part due to the over use of “antibacterial” soaps, cleaners, etc, the bacteria develop a resistance to things that we use to be super clean. Hope you realize it is a real living bug that does not die easily…..
Reply
overuse of antibiotics is NOT the only reason
by Jim B. @ 7:39am - Fri Oct 19th, 2007
That is itself not only part of the answer it is the answer pushed by “big pharma” who hadn’t invested a dime in new antibiotics until recently (not for the last few decades) because they can’t make money (as much money) on drugs you take for a week or two than on the latest cholestorol drug!! PLEASE do NOT just blame the patient.

BUt, my friends, this is real, and it is something that needs to be followed very closely and it is effecting more and more people.
Reply
While I agree that it’s not the only reason…
by Leanne H. @ 10:12am - Fri Oct 19th, 2007
…it is the primary reason. Doctors have prescribed antibiotics for years for conditions which should have been left alone because they were most likely viral. In addition, patients would take the antibiotics for a few days, start to feel better and then decide not to take the rest. Finally, to compound the problem even further, patients would self prescribe the next time they got sick and finish off the antibiotic the doctor had given them the last time.

NO ONE knew that this pattern would allow bacteria to develop resistance to these antibiotics. The pharmaceutical companies didn’t invest money in newer antibiotics because everyone thought it wasn’t necessary. Science ( and experience) has proven this to be an incorrect assessment. Pharmaceutical companies (and scientists in academia) are investing money in the search for newer drugs, but these will take years to hit the drug pipeline. This end of the problem is being addressed, but the issue of doctors overprescribing and patients not taking all their medications continues.

So, while you do have a point, the primary reason this problem exists is because of our choices and misuse of medication”

]]> By: Isophorone http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33908 Isophorone Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:45:10 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33908 I think part of the problem with the staph infections in schools is that kids get cuts from phys ed activities and then don't clean the wounds properly. My wife has a freiend whose grandson died from such a staph infection at age 12. In addition, medical authorities have been slow to recognize the infections for what they are. What mystifies me the most is that I have not yet heard the Democrats blame staph infections on President Bush yet. I think part of the problem with the staph infections in schools is that kids get cuts from phys ed activities and then don’t clean the wounds properly. My wife has a freiend whose grandson died from such a staph infection at age 12. In addition, medical authorities have been slow to recognize the infections for what they are.

What mystifies me the most is that I have not yet heard the Democrats blame staph infections on President Bush yet.

]]> By: Lafayette http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33906 Lafayette Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:43:17 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33906 That's a very good point, and I too would support that!! Thanks for your well thought opinion. I just can't believe all of this is going on, and it's been kept silent until this past week countywide. I'm glad Lucy's finally leaving the schools, and don't think she's got a chance for the Clerk's Office. I will post some of her comments from the debate the other night. Good bye, LUCY!!! That’s a very good point, and I too would support that!!
Thanks for your well thought opinion.
I just can’t believe all of this is going on, and it’s been kept silent until this past week countywide. I’m glad Lucy’s finally leaving the schools, and don’t think she’s got a chance for the Clerk’s Office. I will post some of her comments from the debate the other night.
Good bye, LUCY!!!

]]> By: redawn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33905 redawn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:40:21 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33905 Here is the link to the requirements of speaking at the meetings http://www.pwcs.edu/admin/schboard/ Here is the link to the requirements of speaking at the meetings

http://www.pwcs.edu/admin/schboard/

]]> By: redawn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33903 redawn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:33:38 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33903 I think that they may require a "heads up" as they are dealing with with juveniles and have to be cautious as they broadcast live. If that is the case, I support it. I think that they may require a “heads up” as they are dealing with with juveniles and have to be cautious as they broadcast live. If that is the case, I support it.

]]> By: Lafayette http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33902 Lafayette Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:28:04 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33902 When you want to address the School Board you must give them your information by noon the day of meeting, and then on top of that they want to know what your topic(s) are. Who do they think they are? The PWCBOS does NOT require either of these things. I guess the School Board wants to be prepared, so they are not caught off guard. The PWCBOS doesn't have this "luxury". What makes the Schools so special? When you want to address the School Board you must give them your information by noon the day of meeting, and then on top of that they want to know what your topic(s) are. Who do they think they are? The PWCBOS does NOT require either of these things. I guess the School Board wants to be prepared, so they are not caught off guard. The PWCBOS doesn’t have this “luxury”. What makes the Schools so special?

]]> By: redawn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33900 redawn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:21:17 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33900 Sorry, my bad...I HAVE been confusing Battlefield and Freedom High School. Regardless, this is a issue that needs to be addressed. Sorry, my bad…I HAVE been confusing Battlefield and Freedom High School. Regardless, this is a issue that needs to be addressed.

]]> By: redawn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33896 redawn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:13:55 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33896 Also, in the article it states that Battlefield High School is one that is over 120% capacity, you would think they would take extra caution as to who enrolls in our schools, a way to verify documents, etc. We have a problem. I found this in the police briefs of MJM: Man, 22, charged with attending high school A 22-year-old Woodbridge man was charged with fraudulently enrolling at Freedom High School, 15201 Neabsco Mills Road in Woodbridge, around 9 a.m. Thursday, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokeswoman Gerson Gamaliel Flores Alfaro, of 14784 Tamarack Place, was charged with possession of marijuana on school property, forging a public document and having a false birth certificate, Hernandez said. Police said a school resource officer was investigating an incident in which a student had drugs on school property, and found out that the student had fraudulently enrolled in school, Hernandez said. Alfaro was held without bond and has a Dec. 19 court date. - Elisa Glushefski http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=117 Also, in the article it states that Battlefield High School is one that is over 120% capacity, you would think they would take extra caution as to who enrolls in our schools, a way to verify documents, etc.

We have a problem.

I found this in the police briefs of MJM:

Man, 22, charged with attending high school

A 22-year-old Woodbridge man was charged with fraudulently enrolling at Freedom High School, 15201 Neabsco Mills Road in Woodbridge, around 9 a.m. Thursday, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokeswoman

Gerson Gamaliel Flores Alfaro, of 14784 Tamarack Place, was charged with possession of marijuana on school property, forging a public document and having a false birth certificate, Hernandez said.

Police said a school resource officer was investigating an incident in which a student had drugs on school property, and found out that the student had fraudulently enrolled in school, Hernandez said.

Alfaro was held without bond and has a Dec. 19 court date.

- Elisa Glushefski

http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=117

]]> By: Lafayette http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33895 Lafayette Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:12:14 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/10/21/the-mrsa-outbreak-continues/#comment-33895 redawn, Here's some question I had from earlier in the week. *********** Lafayette said on 18 Oct 2007 at 12:30 pm: Why wasn’t a notice sent out on this staph infection from the PWCPS? Why didn’t they send out a public notice in the mail? Why didn’t they place a statement in the local newspapers? Why didn’t they place a on notice on Channel 18? Why hasn’t someone from the PWCPS or the School Board not answered the call from the MJM? Well, for once it looks like the MJM is the good guy for once, because at least they shed some light on the issue. ************ Well, it looks like twice in one week they've been spot on regarding the PWCPS. You are very right not everyone has access to computer.However, everyone residing in the county does have a mail box!! WE DESERVE AND SHOULD DEMAND FULL DISCLOSURE AND SWIFT ACTION ON SUCH SERIOUS ISSUES!!!! redawn,
Here’s some question I had from earlier in the week.
***********
Lafayette said on 18 Oct 2007 at 12:30 pm:
Why wasn’t a notice sent out on this staph infection from the PWCPS? Why didn’t they send out a public notice in the mail?
Why didn’t they place a statement in the local newspapers?
Why didn’t they place a on notice on Channel 18? Why hasn’t someone from the PWCPS or the School Board not answered the call from the MJM? Well, for once it looks like the MJM is the good guy for once, because at least they shed some light on the issue.
************
Well, it looks like twice in one week they’ve been spot on regarding the PWCPS.
You are very right not everyone has access to computer.However, everyone residing in the county does have a mail box!!
WE DESERVE AND SHOULD DEMAND FULL DISCLOSURE AND SWIFT ACTION ON SUCH SERIOUS ISSUES!!!!

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