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Penn Medicine Response to H1N1 Influenza ("Swine Flu")
As always, Penn Medicine is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety
of our patients, employees, visitors, and our community in the Philadelphia
region. We are actively monitoring the recent outbreak of H1N1 flu ("swine
flu")
cases in Mexico, the U.S., and other countries
and are well prepared to respond.
Experts from Penn Medicine are working closely with public health officials at the regional and national level to keep abreast of the situation as it develops. We are well prepared for a coordinated response for prevention and treatment of illness as the situation warrants.
Flu
Season Visitor Policy |
Children under
age 16 are not permitted in hospital inpatient areas. All children
must wear masks. Adult visitors with flu-like symptoms (fever,
muscle aches, headache, runny nose, sore throat) are asked
to avoid entering hospitals. |
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What you can do to protect yourself and others:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after using it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. You may also use alcohol-based hand cleaners.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, to avoid getting infected by germs.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you do get sick, consider staying home from work or school.
- If you have a fever with a cough or sore throat, do not visit friends or family who are in the hospital.
If you think you have been exposed to H1N1 influenza, or are experiencing flu-like symptoms (such as a fever combined with severe cough or sore throat), call your healthcare provider.
Learn more about H1N1 influenza:
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