Medical & Health
Important Health Information for Players!
Unfortunately once again this season there are an increasing number of wound infection cases in the rugby community. This is not being caused by any particular pitch, it is primarily something that can best be dealt with by each individual taking better care of their cuts and grazes.
There are guidelines about wound care below but the key message is to wash any wound thoroughly, never play or train with an open wound, don’t share towels/shirts/etc, and if you think you’ve got a problem have it examined by a doctor!
Please observe the following sensible precautions:
- DO NOT play or train with open wounds, cover them up or take a rest
- If you sustain a wound, clean thoroughly and dress it
- Take your team 1st aid kit to games and training
- DO NOT share towels, shirts, etc
- If you have a wound which is not healing or it looks particularly nasty, don’t wait, see a Doctor!
MRSA information for athletes:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_MRSA_AthletesFAQ.html
CHP has a version for Hong Kong as well:
http://www.chp.gov.hk/content.asp?lang=en&info_id=5392&id=24&pid=9
Gum Shields
All players in local Hong Kong Rugby leagues must wear gum shields. Referees are instructed to check every player for Gum Shields before the match may commence.
For Gum Shield fitting, please download the following document:
