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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD, SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 SYMPTOMS

Frequently Asked Questions About H1N1

What To Do If You Have Flu-Like Symptoms

Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home

Flu Season and Your Baby: What Parents Should Know

Flu Information from Clarian Health

H1N1 CDC Web site

VISITOR RESTRICTIONS IN RESPONSE TO H1N1

10/13/09

INDIANAPOLIS - Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, Riley Hospital for Children will restrict patient visitors due to increasing cases of 2009 H1N1 flu in the community.

This means only two essential adult visitors per patient are allowed. This temporary restriction is needed to protect the health of our patients and staff and is part of a county-wide hospital visitor restriction policy established by the Marion County Health Department.

In addition to the visitor restriction for hospitalized patients, we also are asking families to limit the number of relatives and friends accompanying patients to the Emergency Department, outpatient surgery waiting rooms and procedure areas, and primary care and specialist offices. The Riley Hospital Emergency Department entrance is restricted to use by emergency department patients and those accompanying them ONLY. All staff and essential visitors must use the hospital's main entrance.

This temporary policy supports Riley's commitment to the safety of our patients, their families and staff. We will continue to make available the most current information regarding visitor restrictions on this page. For more information about a patient in the hospital, call Riley Hospital at 317-274-2060.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT STAFF AND ESSENTIAL VISITORS

10/09/09

INDIANAPOLIS - As of Friday, October 9, 2009, the Riley Hospital Emergency Department entrance will be restricted to use by ED patients and those accompanying them ONLY. This temporary restriction is to help protect our patients and visitors from exposure to the flu virus.

All staff and essential visitors must use the hospital's main entrance. Thank you for your help in keeping our patients, visitors and staff safe. Please refer to the attached document to help answer questions about the ED restriction.

Help Us Protect Our Patients

If you're planning to visit a patient at Riley Hospital for Children

Please rest at home if you have a fever, symptoms of respiratory illness or are feeling ill.

To the parents of our patients

If your child has a fever or symptoms of respiratory illness, immediately inform reception or healthcare staff. Your will be asked to wear a mask to protect others.