To protect our medically fragile children, ChildServe is restricting visitors and volunteer activities in our Continuing Care Unit (CCU) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU). The volunteer program has been suspended for the time being, and visitors to the CCU and TCU are restricted to immediate family only. Family members exhibiting symptoms will not be allowed to visit.

Outpatient services are continuing as scheduled; however, we are asking all outpatient families and visitors to perform self-assessments and to return at another date if they are exhibiting symptoms of H1N1 flu. Please monitor this Web site for future updates.

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization
• Iowa Department of Public Health

For the well-being of our children, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors, there are some prudent and simple things to help avoid becoming ill. They include:

• Washing your hands, using soap and warm water, particularly after shaking hands and before putting your hands to your eyes or mouth
• Getting plenty of rest
• Maintaining a healthy degree of physical activity
• Managing your stress
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Eating nutritious foods

The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to seasonal influenza and may include cough, runny nose, fever, body aches, respiratory symptoms, and, in some cases, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you experience these symptoms, please consult with your physician, who will determine the appropriate course of treatment.