What are the new visitor guidelines at Detroit Medical Center?

DMC has implemented new visitor guidelines at all its locations to combat a rise in flu cases.

Why is the Detroit Medical Center changing its visitor rules?

The hospital is responding to a marked increase in pediatric flu positivity and a statewide uptick in flu cases.

What is the current flu situation in Michigan?

Michigan has experienced a significant rise in flu cases, with the 2024-2025 season marking the highest number of pediatric flu deaths on record.

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Michigan Flu Surge: Hospitals Tighten Visitor Rules

5 Dec

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Summary

New visitor guidelines are now in effect at all DMC locations.
Michigan saw the highest number of pediatric flu deaths in 2024-2025.
DMC acts to protect patients due to a marked increase in pediatric flu cases.

Michigan Flu Surge: Hospitals Tighten Visitor Rules

The Detroit Medical Center is enacting stricter visitor guidelines at all its locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan, starting Monday, December 8th. This decision comes in response to a notable increase in flu cases statewide and a marked rise in positive flu tests among pediatric patients.

Dr. Teena Chopra, Corporate Medical Director of Infection Prevention at DMC, stated that the new measures are intended to protect vulnerable patients and the wider community. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has also reported an uptick in influenza cases throughout the state.

This flu season has been particularly severe for children, with state officials reporting a record 14 pediatric influenza deaths. Between October 2024 and May 2025, over 33,000 hospitalizations related to influenza were recorded across Michigan.