Influenza

Flu Health Alert

For All Entering South Shore Hospital Property

 

For your protection and for the protection of our patients, visitors and staff…

PLEASE DO NOT VISIT a hospitalized patient if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms.  Flu-like symptoms may include:

·     Fever

·     Cough

·     Runny nose and/or congestion

·     Sore throat

·     Body aches

·     Diarrhea and vomiting

·     Unusual weakness or tiredness

If you are a PATIENT or SUPPORT PERSON (e.g. a spouse, parent, adult sibling, or significant other of a patient) and you have flu-like symptoms, we ask that you:

·     Wear a mask while on hospital property.

·     Stay in the patient’s room.

·     Go directly home after leaving the patient.  (Please do not visit the dining room or other public areas of the hospital). 

 

The support person (e.g. a spouse, parent, adult sibling, or significant other) of PATIENTS WITH FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS must wear a protective mask while with the patient.  Kiosks with masks are located near all entrances.

Hand washing before and after all visits is critically important!

Thank you for helping us keep you, our patients, visitors and staff safe during the flu season.

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South Shore Hospital is here to keep you healthy and inform you about caring for and preventing the flu.  Below are links to useful websites regarding influenza:

2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has information for patients and families on the latest vaccine recommendations, taking care of a sick person, and how to stay healthy during H1N1 flu season.

MassPro

MassPro offers a public flu clinic finder, which allows you to locate a flu clinic in your area.  For over 20 years, Masspro has been an independent, objective voice for improving patient care in Massachusetts, and we continue to serve as a facilitator, leader, and key participant in performance improvement. 

Flu.gov

Flu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities.