H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Seattle Children’s Hospital continues to monitor the situation closely and is following public health recommendations to ensure the safety of our patients and their families. We are working closely with Public Health – Seattle and King County, the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep you informed.
To protect all of our patients, families and staff:
- We are screening everyone for flu-like symptoms at all hospital entrances daily. If parents and caregivers are sick, we may ask you to wear a mask. Your charge nurse will talk with you about other ways you can safely be with your child. If visitors and siblings are sick, they will be asked to visit another day.
- If your child is coming for a scheduled surgery or clinic appointment, we encourage you not to bring siblings.
- We are taking extra steps to prevent infection from spreading. This includes isolating patients who may be infected with a contagious illness, using negative air-flow rooms and using personal protective equipment like gowns, masks and eye guards as needed.
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Information updated: February 9, 2010