As part of the second National Health and Environment Plan, a national biomonitoring program was established between 2009 and 2010, with the InVS responsible for its operational...

In mainland France, injuries were the leading cause of death among children under 15 in 2009: 459 deaths (source: Center for Epidemiology on Medical Causes of Death (CépiDc)), of which...

Monitoring of the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has grown significantly since the 2000s. This has made it possible to document, in a standardized...

Introduction: No studies have provided information on the characteristics of accidents in daily life (ADL) among children under 1 year of age. Yet these ADLs result in an average of 50...

Introduction: The controversy in France surrounding potential risks associated with hepatitis B vaccination appears to have led to a slowdown, or even a delay, in the vaccination of...

In light of the current spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses in Europe and France, Santé publique France is stepping up its surveillance efforts to detect any cases of...

Key Points Over the past two weeks, dengue virus circulation has risen sharply and remained at a high level. Epidemiological indicators have been rising in urban areas and emergency...

Key Points Flu Epidemic phase for the 4th week. Increased activity in the city but a slight decline in flu indicators in hospitals. Bronchiolitis Transition to the post-epidemic...

Key points Bronchiolitis End of the epidemic in the Pays de la Loire region in S02. Indicators are declining. Low levels. Influenza Epidemic phase in the Pays de la Loire region...

Key points Bronchiolitis Continued decline in all monitored indicators. Influenza Pre-epidemic activity. Continued upward trend in SOS Médecins consultations. Increase in the detection...