Article: H1N1 shapes visitors policies.(News)

Byline: Vincent Pierri vpierri@dailyherald.com

With a third fatality related to the H1N1 flu reported last week, hospital officials in Lake County are taking a closer look at their policies regarding visitors.

Some are creating more stringent requirements, while others are taking a wait-and-see position before implementing changes.

Vista Health System officials are tightening their policy when it comes to children, 18 years and younger. Youngsters will not be allowed on patient floors, including the maternity ward, to visit family members except under extreme circumstances such as terminal illness or life-threatening injuries, officials said.

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