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Current restrictions at Princess Anne Hospital

Stopping the spread of infection

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust continues to take all necessary precautions to protect patients and staff from coronavirus (COVID-19) and other virus such as respiratory illnesses and norovirus that circulate.

We regularly review our mask wearing and visitor guidance in line with current rates of infection and will introduce extra infection prevention measures where it is necessary to help protect our patients and staff from the spread of viruses. 

Please do not visit our hospitals if

  • you are showing symptoms of coronavirus, other respiratory viruses or symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, even if these symptoms are mild or intermittent, due to the risk that they pose to others. This is extremely important for infection prevention and control.

  • you have been in contact with someone with symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 10 days (please take a lateral flow test) or have a confirmed case of COVID-19 yourself.

General information about visiting across all UHS sites and mask wearing requirements can be found on the current visitor restrictions page here.

Our key messages

Vaccination

  • COVID-19 vaccination is safe and recommended in pregnancy. Currently as long as you are over 18 years old, you and your partner can access the vaccine for free via their GP or the NHS booking website here: Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

  • If you are undecided then please access further information from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology using the link below and speak to the doctors and midwives caring for you.
    Combined info sheet and decision aid 20.07.2021 (rcog.org.uk)

  • If you decide not to have the vaccine then it is important to reduce your risks of getting COVID-19 by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing.

Accessing care if you have COVID-19

  • If you are well (and not in isolation), you should continue to attend for all your routine appointments. If you are isolating because you are unwell, or someone at home is unwell, you should defer routine visits until their isolation is over.
  • We will still see you if your care is urgent if you have COVID-19 as it may be important to you or your baby’s wellbeing. If you are concerned these please contact us in the normal way and we will advise regarding this.

Please be assured that the safety of you and the families in our care is our highest priority and we will be taking all appropriate measures to ensure that you receive all your maternity care in the safest possible way. Thank you for supporting us to keep you safe.

Guidance

Advice for people with coronavirus

Illness and coronavirus in newborn babies

Please read the information sheets below: