Flu Resource Center

Too Sick for School? What You Can Do if You Have the Flu Tips on How to Protect Yourself from Flu Navigating Emergency Department Wait Times Flu or Cold? After Illness: When to go back to work or school Defense Against the Flu: Common Flu Shot Misconceptions, by Dr. John Holly, Wake Specialty Physicians. Emergency Department Tips: tips to help you and your family with a visit to the Emergency Department during this busy time. Find a flu vaccine location.

WakeMed Restricted Visitation Policy - Effective December 31, 2012 - Wednesday, February 13 In an effort to protect patients, visitors and employees from flu, WakeMed is implementing the following visitor restrictions: No one under the age of 18 is allowed to visit patients without prior approval from a WakeMed healthcare provider There is a limit of two adult visitors per patient at a time Visitors who are ill with a fever or other cold or flu-like symptoms including cough, sneezing, running nose, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea are asked not to visit patients. Learn more about our restricted visitation policy. Due to consistently declining flu rates in the hospital and community, the visitation restrictions will end on Thursday, February 14.

At WakeMed, we are committed to community preparedness and response, and we are currently working closely with other local hospitals, health care providers, emergency medical services and Wake County Human Services to standardize planning and communications regarding the flu virus in Wake County.

The following pages are dedicated to helping you and your family prepare and stay healthy this flu season. 

Please check back regularly for updates and recommendations.

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Wake Specialty Physicians - Primary Care

Flu Information John Holly, MD Wake Specialty Physicians Primary Care