Health Surveillance in the Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of June 17, 2015.
MortalityIn Week 23 of 2015, the mortality rates recorded by the civil registry offices participating in the surveillance program were close to the expected values for this period.
Emergency department visits by vulnerable populations: According to available data, emergency department activity for those aged 75 and older and those under 1 year of age is in line with expectations.
Chikungunya and dengue: enhanced surveillance in Gironde and Lot-et-GaronneSince May 1, when enhanced surveillance began in the departments of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne, which are infested with Aedes albopictus, 20 suspected cases have been reported. Among these, 3 imported cases of chikungunya have been confirmed. As of June 12, a total of 129 suspected cases have been reported across the 20 metropolitan departments subject to enhanced surveillance. Among these, 19 imported cases of dengue and 7 imported cases of chikungunya have been confirmed. There are no locally acquired cases.
Notifiable Diseases (ND) No unusual situation this week.
Acute Gastroenteritis (AG) In Aquitaine, as at the national level, gastroenteritis activity remains within expected seasonal ranges.
Asthma and allergiesIn Aquitaine, as well as nationally, consultations for asthma and allergies are down slightly, with figures comparable to those observed last year at this time. Forecast for this week: very high pollen allergy risk for grass pollen in the region.
Respiratory virology and enterovirus meningitisHigh number of enterovirus meningitis cases according to the Oscour® network (4 in week 24 of 2015).
ChickenpoxIn Aquitaine, chickenpox activity is low, close to the expected levels for this time of year.
Heat-related illnessesNo significant changes in heat-related illnesses according to the Oscour® network and SOS Médecins. No heat wave is forecast by Météo France as of June 17, 2015.
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