Bronchiolitis, COVID-19, and the flu in the Hauts-de-France region. Bulletin dated October 9, 2026.

Key Points

Low IRAs

  • Activity remains generally stable, within the ranges observed in previous seasons.

Bronchiolitis (< 1 year) 

  • No alert
  • Low activity, increasing in community practice.
  • Detection of rhinoviruses likely to cause bronchiolitis.

Influenza and influenza-like illnesses

  • No alert
  • Low and stable activity in hospitals and primary care settings (SOS Médecins, Sentinelles network). Sporadic detections of type A influenza viruses.

COVID-19

  • SARS-CoV-2 is actively circulating, as observed in previous years during the same period, but at a lower level of activity.

In relation to

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Flu

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The flu is a contagious viral respiratory infection that causes seasonal outbreaks every winter. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself.

COVID-19

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COVID-19 is a contagious viral infection. By practicing preventive measures and getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself from infection and its complications while limiting the spread of the...

Bronchiolitis

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Acute bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory illness that primarily affects children under the age of 2 during seasonal winter outbreaks.

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