Sorry, but I still think it is an excellent idea.
This pandemic flu we are experiencing targets the young very directly.
When these kids are exposed, such as a high risk environment, they can take that right back to classmates. Next thing you know, everyone is infected.
It is also well understood that this population has overall poor hygeine/infection control practices.
Next time you touch a door knob, toilet handle, sink faucet, telephone, TV remote, water fountain, the tongs at the salad bar/hot bar.....who had it before you and what did they leave as a present for you.
It is an INCONVENIENCE for the underage not to be allowed in the hospital. In a case of someone terminal or near death, these events can be dealt with on a one on one.
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One of our local hospitals (the one I'll deliver at) has a new policy during this flu season that no one under 18 is allowed to visit anyone in the hospital. I think that is a good idea!
I think it's a terrible idea really. If your mom is sick and you can't go see her because you're only 15??? what??
Now I could understand banning all kids under, say 12, since they probably aren't mature-enough to deal with a sick parent anyway.