Visitor limitations is a precaution often taken during flu season when flu activity reaches a certain level. Should the flu activity level increase further, greater restrictions may be recommended or implemented.

Limited visitation means visitors will be limited to those 12 years or older who do not have symptoms of respiratory illnesses such as: fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, headache, nausea or vomiting. Pregnant women or those with chronic lung disease are encouraged to not visit the hospital during flu restrictions.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, if you must visit, limit the number of visitors to three per patient and if you have any flu-like symptoms and you must visit for a procedure, appointment, or other reason; wash your hands before entering and exiting rooms and wear a mask.

For more information, visit myhaywoodregional.com/flu or www.cdc.gov/flu.