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