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Mat-Su Hospital Bans Child Visitors Due to Flu

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Steve Brawn
The Associated Press

Story Created: Nov 13, 2009 at 3:32 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Nov 13, 2009 at 3:32 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - To help prevent the spread of swine
flu, the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center says no one under age 12
may visit patients this flu season.

The virus is most prevalent among children, and hospital officials say keeping them away will protect the health of patients, workers and visitors.

The policy remains in effect until the hospital decides the high risk of exposure has passed.

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