Children's Wisconsin is temporarily not allowing children under the age of 12 to visit patients in the hospital. Children's Wisconsin said this is to help prevent the spread of the flu virus.
This policy does not include clinic appointments or Emergency Department visits, Children's Wisconsin said in a news release.
The hospital said this restriction only applies to visitors. Families with children under the age of 12 years old may still seek medical attention in one of Children's Wisconsin clinics, Urgent Care locations or ER.
This temporary restriction takes effect after midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 18, when no child under the age of 12 years will be allowed to visit any inpatient care area.
“To help prevent the spread of the influenza virus and other viral illnesses, and to protect the health of our patients, families and staff, Children’s Wisconsin is implementing an annual temporary visitor restriction at both our Milwaukee and Fox Valley hospitals (as well as the Surgicenter)," stated Mike Gutzeit, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Children’s Wisconsin.
Children's Wisconsin will continue to asses the restriction to determine how long it will be in place. Updates will be provided at childrenswi.org/restriction
