Acute Respiratory Infections (Flu, Bronchiolitis, COVID-19) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Bulletin dated October 22, 2026.
Key Points
- No flu or bronchiolitis outbreaks have been observed so far in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes;
- the impact of COVID-19 is moderate and significantly lower than during the same period last year;
- SARS-CoV-2 and rhinovirus are actively circulating, without a significant impact on hospital admissions, and influenza A virus has been detected sporadically;
- the start of vaccination campaigns against the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus infections should encourage healthcare professionals to recommend these vaccinations to eligible patients.
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.
Bronchiolitis
thematic dossier
Acute bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory illness that primarily affects children under the age of 2 during seasonal winter outbreaks.
COVID-19
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