In France, the increase in flu indicators already observed in towns and hospitals and in most age groups the previous week continued, noted Santé Publique France on Wednesday November 27. But, they stayed last week at “their basic level» in the majority of regionswith the exception of the Île-de-France regions (already passed pre-epidemic), Hauts-de-France and Normandy (passed pre-epidemic this week). Indicators linked to bronchiolitis were increasing in town and in hospitals. Five regions are now in pre-epidemic and seven in epidemic in France.
Limiting baby hospitalizations thanks to preventive treatments
This season is marked by the deployment of two preventive treatments, Beyfortus from AstraZeneca and Sanofi – an antibody given directly to babies – and Abrysvo from Pfizer – a vaccine administered before birth to pregnant women. Beyfortus had already been the subject of an immunization campaign last year and studies agree to conclude that it limited the hospitalization of babies in France and in the few other countries where it was tested.
COVID: “it’s not too late” to get vaccinated
COVID-19 indicators remained stable in town and in hospital, across all age groups.
«Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself against the flu and COVID-19, particularly severe forms of these diseases.», recalled Santé Publique France, emphasizing that “it’s not too late». A combined vaccination campaign against flu and Covid began in mid-October for people at risk, but also for their entourage and caregivers.
Find here the Public Health France bulletin of November 27.
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