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Antibiotic resistance information for the general public

Learn more about antibiotic resistance and the best ways to keep you and your family healthy.

Answers to frequently asked questions about antibiotic resistance and antibiotic resistant organisms can be found through the links below. You will also find information on MRSA infections for specific groups such as parents and school athletic professionals.

What you need to know

Frequently asked questions about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)  MRSA and correctional health  Information about MRSA for parents and students   Information about MRSA for school athletic professionals  Frequently asked questions about Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE)  General Information about C. difficile 

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Urgent calls and infectious disease reporting Call Division of Epidemiology, Urgent calls and infectious disease reporting at (617) 983-6800

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