Effective this morning, Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge is restricting visitors, age 12 and under, from visiting patients due to the growing prevalence of flu cases. If you have the flu or flu-like symptons, Blue Ridge is asking you to not visit patients in the hospital. If you need to see a healthcare provider, you can check wait times for the emergency room and urgent care at blueridgehealth.org.
Flu-like symptons include:
* fever
* headaches
* body aches/pain
* cough or sore throat
* stuffy or runny nose
* chills
* fatigue
* nausea
* vomiting and/or diarrhea
If you have the flu, you should rest, drink fluids and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce minor pain or fever.