Samantha Smith Director of Nursing at the Griswold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, said Sunday, that the facility is closed to visitors until further notice, due to a positive case of Influenza A, which is a contagious viral infection that attacks a person’s respiratory system. Influenza A is one of the most common type of infection, routinely causing seasonal outbreaks. It is sometimes resolved on its own, but more serious cases require the care of a physician.  KJAN will let you know when visitors are permitted at the Griswold Rehab and Health Care Center, once we have received official word it is safe for the residents to have visitors.

Symptoms of Influenza A include:

• coughing
• runny or stuffy nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• fever
• headache
• fatigue
• chills
• body aches