2024-02-03 16:03:18
The health check is poor. France is seized up as evidenced by the latest situation update published by Public Health France. The cause is the H1N1 virus, the main strain of influenza, which is still circulating in France. Between January 22 and 28, “all indicators were up sharply in community medicine and hospitals in all age groups“, the agency said in its bulletin.
The incidence rate according to data from the Sentinel network was estimated at 358 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a sharp increase compared to the previous week. In detail, visits to emergency rooms and hospitalizations for flu or influenza-like illness are increasing in all age groups. As for consultations carried out by SOS Médecins, they are increasing in the same way.
The first region to enter the epidemic phase last December, indicators in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur remain in the red. “Use of healthcare continues to increase for the eighth consecutive week, we specify to the Regional Health Agency Paca. The number of visits to emergency rooms has increased with + 22% consultations. Those over 75 are particularly affected by the flu. In this age group, the progression is + 34% over 7 days. For its part, SOS Médecins also notes a 12% increase in procedures.
In her office in Marignane, Laure Guillot, general practitioner, confirms: “There are many flu-like illnesses. A cough, possibly a runny nose, sore throat… but this remains very typical for the period.“
In intensive care units, there is no red alert. At the AP-HM, notably at La Timone, Professor Lionel Velly confirms “a few“serious cases.”Rather, it is elderly people who should have been vaccinated.“
In this context, the vaccination campaign, which particularly targets those over 65, has been extended until February 29. “Although it takes two weeks for the immune system to respond to the vaccine, it is still useful to get vaccinated. Especially the most vulnerable people“, recalls the Health Agency.
Especially since the peak of the epidemic has not yet been reached. Even in our region.
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