Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

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Recognizes: (1) the need to apply what is known about reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals and assuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) the need to pursue operational research on preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for improving care for MRSA patients; and (3) the importance of raising awareness of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections. Expresses support for the work of advocates, healthcare practitioners, and science-based experts in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals and their families affected by community and healthcare associated infections.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 25 September 2008

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 25 September 2008

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 25 September 2008

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 February 2008

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 February 2008

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 February 2008

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