In light of the growing numbers of H1N1 influenza cases in central Illinois, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Illinois, in conjunction with Methodist Medical Center, Proctor Hospital, and Pekin Hospital, are restricting the age of visitors to their facilities.

Effective immediately, and until further notice, hospital visitors will be limited to those 12 years of age and older. In addition, it is strongly recommended that anyone showing flu-like symptoms please refrain from visiting patients in the hospital.