Mortality: The mortality rate recorded by civil registry offices in week 18 is below the expected levels for this time of year.

Emergency department visits by vulnerable populations: According to available data, emergency department activity for people aged 75 and older and those under 1 year of age is in line with expectations, slightly below the expected values for the period.

Reportable Diseases (MDO)No unusual situation this week.

Acute gastroenteritis (AGE)In Aquitaine, activity is moderate and declining, close to expected levels for this time of year. Nationally, activity is stable or declining.

Asthma and AllergiesIn Aquitaine, consultations for allergies and asthma are stable or declining according to SOS Médecins and Oscour®; the forecast indicates a low to high risk of pollen-related allergies (oak and grass pollen) for all departments in the region. Nationally, indicators are stable or declining compared to last week, with case numbers close to expected values.

Respiratory virology and enterovirus meningitis: Decreased circulation of influenza viruses according to the Bordeaux University Hospital. Only one positive sample for influenza A, and 50% of positive samples are for rhinovirus.

Chickenpox: The number of people seeking medical care for chickenpox is down this week in Aquitaine.