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Flu cases lead hospital system to temporarily restrict visitors
WYFF • • health
Key Points:
- Prisma Health is restricting visitors aged 15 and younger from visiting hospitalized patients starting November 10 due to rising influenza and respiratory illness rates.
- The temporary visitor restrictions aim to protect patients and healthcare staff during a period of increased flu infections.
- Exceptions to the visitor age restriction may be granted in certain circumstances, according to hospital officials.
- Individuals who feel unwell are advised not to visit hospitalized loved ones to prevent the spread of illness.
- These visitor restrictions apply only to Prisma Health locations in South Carolina and do not affect facilities in Tennessee.
