Key Points

• First week of the epidemic

• Very significant increase in influenza surveillance indicators between the 2nd week of December (2016-49) and the 3rd (2016-50)

• Predominant virus circulating in the general population: AH3N2

• During the first week of the epidemic, significant impact among those aged 65 and older in terms of hospitalizations following visits to the emergency room

• 23 severe cases reported by intensive care units since November 1, 2016