By Duke Medicine News and Communications

With the advent of flu season and the national shortage of vaccine, Duke Hospital is stressing the importance of preventive measures to ensure the safety of our patients and employees and limit the spread of influenza. If you are symptomatic for the flu including headache, extreme fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea, please do not visit a patient in Duke Hospital.

Visitors will be screened for the presence of flu symptoms prior to entering the patient care areas. While, we realize that this request may cause extreme inconvenience to you and your family, we need your cooperation to protect our patients, including your loved ones, from this highly infectious illness.

For additional questions contact the charge nurse on each unit.