5 tips to prevent the spread of an infectious superbug

Simple measures you can take to protect and safeguard your health, environment and family from dangerous bacteria and viruses, including MRSA

(BPT) — In the winter, we tend to be in closer quarters indoors and constantly around friends and family. It is important to be conscious of infectious diseases, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), which are spreading rapidly among public places like gyms and schools. MRSA prevention should continue at home, especially for groups at higher risk, like student athletes.

Taking simple measures at home and on-the-go can help you to protect and safeguard your health, environment and family from dangerous bacteria and viruses, including MRSA, this season. Clorox teamed up with Jeanine Thomas, MRSA survivor and founder of MRSA Survivors Network; former NFL player Brandon Noble, who has been personally affected by MRSA; and Saskia V. Popescu, hospital epidemiologist and infection preventionist, to share the following expert tips:

1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds — the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice — or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. “Winter is a prime season for stomach bugs and…