Search ( 1993 results )
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Surveillance of Rubella in Pregnant Women and Newborns in Metropolitan France in 2002 Through the Rénarub Network
The Rénarub network aims to track, on a national level, cases of rubella occurring during pregnancy and congenital rubella. It comprises clinical laboratories that test for anti-rubella...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Epidemiological Surveillance of Drowning. 2004 Drowning Survey. June 1–September 30, 2004
In France, drowning is a major public health issue, as it accounts for more than 500 accidental deaths each year and can sometimes result in serious long-term effects. Among children...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Investigation of a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the northern part of the Lyon metropolitan area. April–May 2005
On May 10, 2005, the Rhône Departmental Health and Social Affairs Directorate (DDASS) received seven reports of cases of Legionnaires' disease diagnosed at the Croix Rousse Hospital...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Investigation of an unexplained mass illness that occurred at a secondary school. Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte (50), October 6, 2011
On October 6, 2011, emergency and medical services responded to a middle school in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte (50) after a student at the school experienced a vasovagal episode and an...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Analysis of the Need for Lead Poisoning Screening Among Children Living Near a Former Foundry in Flers (Orne)
Following the closure of the Sonofoque foundry in Flers (61), soil analyses of neighboring plots were conducted and revealed high concentrations of lead. A study was conducted to assess...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Estimation of blood lead levels in children living near a former mine, Pont-Péan and Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Cire Ouest was commissioned, at the end of 2008, by the Departmental Directorate of Health and Social Affairs of Ille-et-Vilaine to assist in analyzing the population’s exposure to...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Mosquito Bite Outbreaks in Nantes, 1995–2010. The Influence of Meteorological Factors
In late August 2010, an increase in mosquito activity was reported in the Nantes metropolitan area. The species in question was likely Aedes caspius. Similar incidents had been reported...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Hepatitis A outbreak in a town in the Lille metropolitan area (Nord department). March 2008–February 2009
From March to June 2008, nine cases of acute hepatitis A, all occurring in the same municipality within the Lille metropolitan area, were reported to the Departmental Directorate of...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Parkinson's disease among members of the Mutualité sociale agricole in five departments. Predictive models based on drug reimbursement databases
The French National Health Insurance’s drug reimbursement databases offer an opportunity for epidemiological surveillance by enabling the identification of patients with certain diseases...
- report/summary
(Updated on )
Investigation of a cluster of Q fever cases - Florac, 2007
In May 2007, a cluster of Q fever cases was reported among employees at an agricultural training facility in Florac (Lozère). An investigation was conducted to determine the extent of...
