Key Points Influenza and influenza-like illnessEpidemic activity (ascending phase). Slowdown in the increase in calls to SOS Médecins (+10%), accounting for 10% of coded diagnoses....

Headlines Flu: Best Practices Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer Cover your mouth whenever you cough or sneeze (in your sleeve or a disposable tissue)...

Key Points Influenza and influenza-like illnesses: During its second week (2016-51), the influenza epidemic intensified significantly in our region. All indicators (primary care,...

Key Points Epidemic activity for GEA consultations in general practice is decreasing: During the 6-week epidemic, nearly 797,000 people consulted a general practitioner Hospital...

Summary In week 51, there was an increase in activity at SOS Médecins clinics among adults aged 75 and older, covering all the most common diagnoses. Consultations for...

Summary Visits to emergency departments for all causes continue to rise among adults aged 75 and older. Visits for influenza/flu-like illness are rising sharply (+76%) across all age...

Summary Nationwide, mortality in week 50 (December 12–18, 2016) was close to expected levels for this period, both across all ages and by age group.In week 51 (December 19–25, 2016),...

Key points Nationwide decline in the number of emergency room visits and stabilization in the number of SOS Médecins consultations Bronchiolitis accounts for a significant proportion...