Several Stateline area hospitals have lifted visitor age restrictions at their facilities in cooperation with the Winnebago County Health Department.

According to a press release, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Health System, and SwedishAmerican have lifted their restrictions affecting those 18 and younger.

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These restrictions have been in place since November, when the number of influenza cases spiked. The Health Department continues to encourage the public to get the flu shot, because it's not too late to get vaccinated.

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