The summer of 2018 was marked by a heat wave that lasted from July 24 to August 8. At the height of this heat wave, on August 6, 67 departments were under an orange alert, and 18 under a...

Introduction: To prevent the spread of chikungunya and dengue in mainland France by travelers returning from or arriving in endemic areas, entomological and human surveillance is...

Measles is currently affecting several regions in France, and the rapid increase in the number of cases since the beginning of the year raises concerns about a new major outbreak across...

Key Points Measles resurgence since November 2017 Trend in weekly incidence of reported cases: rapid decline since the epidemic peak (Week 13), followed by stabilization around 40...

Summary In week 37 (September 10–16), the increase in total emergency department visits and hospitalizations following visits remained significant among children (up 26%, or 18,955...

Summary Nationwide, in week 36 (September 3–9), mortality remained within the usual range of variation across all age groups (Figures 1–3). These observations should be interpreted with...

Summary In week 37 (September 10–16), total activity at SOS Médecins clinics rose sharply among children (+39%, or 5,627 visits), while it increased moderately among those aged 15–74...

Key Points - Week 37 (September 10–16, 2018) Nationwide, one week after the start of the school year, the increase in asthma-related visits to emergency rooms and SOS Médecins clinics...