Home > Food & Health > Health > Immunity > Common Sense Prevents Spread Of Staph Infections (Distributed 12/05/07) A certain type of staph infection (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus – MRSA) can easily be prevented with proper hygiene and heal with treatment, according to Terri Crawford, Northeast region nutrition agent with the LSU AgCenter. Immunizations Required By Law, Wise Choice The state immunization program is important because children are at risk of contracting some very dangerous diseases.