Key Points Influenza and influenza-like illnesses: The epidemic has not yet taken hold in our region. However, two severe cases of influenza have been reported by intensive care units...

Key Points Bronchiolitis (children under 2 years of age)Epidemic activity: slight increase in emergency room visits and SOS Médecins consultations. Accounts for 13% of diagnoses coded...

Headlines Antibiotic Resistance in Animal Health During 2014 and 2015, the average total sales volume was close to 650 tons of antibiotics per year, representing a 28.4% decrease...

Seven public institutions engaged in research, expertise, and/or risk assessment in the fields of health and the environment are committed to making their work accessible to the public.

ANSES1, BRGM2, Ifsttar3, INERIS4, IRSN5, Irstea6, and Santé publique France7 signed a charter today committing to greater openness to society. Despite their diversity, these seven public...

Over the past few days, an episode of air pollution caused by fine particulate matter has been developing in several regions of mainland France (Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Normandy,...

Key points Confirmed surge in GEA-related visits to general practitioners: during the three-week outbreak, an estimated 393,000 people sought care from a general practitioner Activity...

Summary Nationally, mortality in week 47 (November 21–27, 2016) is close to expected levels for this period, both across all ages and by age group.In week 48 (November 28–December 4),...

Summary Emergency room visits and hospitalizations are on the rise among children under 2 years of age and remain stable in other age groups. Emergency room visits for bronchiolitis...