GUARD is the Georgia chapter of the CDC's "Get Smart" (About Antibiotic Use) Program. The GUARD Coalition seeks to reduce antibiotic-resistant disease by decreasing inappropriate antibiotic use through educational campaigns and collaboration with community partners. Click here for more information about the CDC's "Get Smart" program.



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Education on MRSA Necessary for Parents

An article from the Augusta Chronicle describing the reaction from some in the community to the news that CA-MRSA has been identified in our schools. A local infectious disease expert explains why this should not be cause for alarm. Click here to read the article.

Posted on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:45PM by Registered CommenterAdministrator in | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

MRSA in Columbia County Schools

An article from the Augusta Chronicle describing reports of MRSA in local schools. Click here to read the article.

Posted on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:34PM by Registered CommenterAdministrator in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint