Neshoba Central Middle School Eraser Burns Neshoba Central Middle School

Eraser Burns *When you take the end of the eraser and rub it against your skin for a long time, quickly. It leaves a scar.

The Dangers of Eraser Burns Erasers are FAR from clean. They may have been borrowed from a teacher or another student, in someone’s mouth, dropped on the floor, etc. Rubbing them against your skin until an opening occurs MAY result in a severe infection. When the wound begins to heal, they still have an opening (scabbed) where other bacteria can enter the body and infect them

Possible Diseases Staph Infection Tetanus Diseases passed by blood or body fluids (Hepatitis and HIV) Staph Infection

If you currently have an eraser burn on your body please see the nurse immediately