Duke joins other hospitals limiting visits because of flu
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Duke University Health System announced Tuesday it is joining other hospitals in restricting visitation because flu season is in full swing.
The rules for all Duke University Health System hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers begin immediately.
Visitors will be limited to immediate family or designated caregivers age 18 and older, and who have no fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms.
UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, Rex Hospital in Raleigh, the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville, and the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville have all announced similar rules.
Flu symptoms can include a fever of 100 degrees or higher, a cough and/or sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches and/or body aches, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
The flu itself can last 7-10 days.
Get more information at www.flu.nc.gov.
