Prisma Health announced Monday that it is banning children from visiting hospital patients.
The hospital system said the restrictions come as rates of flu and other respiratory illnesses are rising.
Starting Tuesday, November 10, the hospital announced it would prevent anyone aged 15 or younger from visiting its patients.
The temporary restriction is intended to help protect patients and team members during a period of higher-than-normal flu infection rates, officials said.
Health officials also said exceptions could be allowed in certain circumstances.
Hospital officials also said people who feel sick should not visit their hospitalized loved ones.
According to Prisma Health, the restrictions only apply to South Carolina locations, not Tennessee facilities.
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