During this cautionary period, which will last until the flu season breaks, no children under age 12 will be allowed in Scotland Memorial Hospital or any of the system's affiliated offices, labs or clinics except for medical need, according to spokesperson Karen Gainey.
"Visiting is discouraged at any age if either the patient or the visitor has symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, diarrhea or vomiting,'' the statement said.
Anyone who thinks they may have the flu virus should go to a regular family medical care clinic or, if they have one, a family doctor. Persons who think they or a family member may have the flu should not go to a hospital emergency room to be seen.
Monitors in the emergency room, the hospital lobby and other points of public entry will be stopping members of the public and questioned about whether they have early flu symptoms. If so, they will be provided a surgical-type mask to cover their mouth and nose during their visit, providing a barrier against expelling or inhaling the flu or any other airborne contagion.
The medical community also strongly encourages everyone to carry a pocket handkerchief when in public to cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Two more strong recommendations: Make it a habit to wash your hands often when out in public and, best of all, get a flu vaccine shot.
The temporary visitor guidelines include the Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg; the Scotland Health Care Center in Bennettsville, S.C.; the Marlboro Ob/Gyn Center in Bennettsville; Harris Family Practice in Laurinburg, Scotland Urgent Care and Occupational Health in Laurinburg; the Maxton Family Practice Center, the Pembroke Family Practice Center and the Wagram Family Practice Center.
During this cautionary period, which will last until the flu season breaks, no children under age 12 will be allowed in Scotland Memorial Hospital or any of the system's affiliated offices, labs or clinics except for medical need, according to spokesperson Karen Gainey.
"Visiting is discouraged at any age if either the patient or the visitor has symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, diarrhea or vomiting,'' the statement said.
Anyone who thinks they may have the flu virus should go to a regular family medical care clinic or, if they have one, a family doctor. Persons who think they or a family member may have the flu should not go to a hospital emergency room to be seen.
Monitors in the emergency room, the hospital lobby and other points of public entry will be stopping members of the public and questioned about whether they have early flu symptoms. If so, they will be provided a surgical-type mask to cover their mouth and nose during their visit, providing a barrier against expelling or inhaling the flu or any other airborne contagion.
The medical community also strongly encourages everyone to carry a pocket handkerchief when in public to cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Two more strong recommendations: Make it a habit to wash your hands often when out in public and, best of all, get a flu vaccine shot.
The temporary visitor guidelines include the Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg; the Scotland Health Care Center in Bennettsville, S.C.; the Marlboro Ob/Gyn Center in Bennettsville; Harris Family Practice in Laurinburg, Scotland Urgent Care and Occupational Health in Laurinburg; the Maxton Family Practice Center, the Pembroke Family Practice Center and the Wagram Family Practice Center.
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