Assessing Transmission and Prevention of Community-Associated MRSA Infection Among Children, Family Members, and Close Contacts

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Assessing Transmission and Prevention of Community-Associated MRSA Infection Among Children, Family Members, and Close Contacts: CDC?s Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, ?Assessing Transmission and Prevention of Community-Associated MRSA Infection Among Children, Family Members, and Close Contacts?. Approximately $104,000 will be available in fiscal year 2004 to fund one award. The purpose of this is to determine interventions that are effective for controlling and preventing spread of community-associated-methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) (e.g., day care centers). Many health departments are currently receiving requests from parents and day care centers for guidance on controlling and preventing MRSA infections. The application deadline is June 25, 2004, and the estimated funding date is July 30, 2004.