49 new cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in French Polynesia, bringing the total number of patients to 389 since the start of the epidemic in June. Among them, 47 come from Tahiti, 1 from Moorea and 1 from Rangiroa. Health authorities report two new hospitalizations: an infant under 11 months and an adult. “Individual prevention measures – wearing a mask, washing hands and respecting isolation – are particularly essential in the current context, protecting yourself against mosquito bites and eliminating larval breeding sites » , they recall. 12 infants have been hospitalized since June, one of whom died in early November.
French Polynesia is also facing a dengue epidemic, with 47 new cases confirmed from 112 tests carried out. The majority of cases (25) come from Tahiti, followed by Moorea (5) and Huahine or Rangiroa. Since the start of the epidemic, 350 cases have been recorded, including 28 hospitalizations; however, no severe cases or deaths have been reported.
Still regarding dengue, the authorities have declared the epidemic phase for Tahiti and Moorea. Healthcare professionals must report all confirmed cases, and NS1 antigen tests are now recommended as first line.
Finally, 2 cases of leptospirosis were declared, for 58 samples in one week.
As a reminder, while whooping cough particularly affects children and infants, dengue affects a broader population, with varying impacts depending on age.
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