France is currently experiencing a flu epidemic. She is particularly active in the Grand Est to read the data from Public Health France published on December 27 (period December 16-22) which confirm rates/number of influenza syndrome diagnoses increasing sharply over a week, both in terms of visits to the emergency room as well as consultations.
Note for cross-border workers (and those close to them) that a wave is also breaking in Luxembourg. “This week, the number of cases increased from 375 to 745, an increase of 99% compared to the previous week. This progression is part of a constant growth trend observed since week 47, when there were 60 cases, followed by 114 cases in week 48, 190 cases in week 49 and 375 cases in week 50,” indicates the Management of the health of Luxembourg in its bulletin covering the week of December 16 to 22.
How to protect yourself more against seasonal flu?
In addition to vaccination (possible in France until the end of January), it is essential to adopt barrier gestures to limit the spread of the virus, reminds management:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for 30 seconds, scrubbing palms, fingers, backs of hands and under nails thoroughly.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, use the crook of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash immediately and then wash your hands.
- Avoid physical contact such as hugs, kisses and handshakes.
- Avoid crowds and gatherings during the epidemic season.
- Stay home if you are sick to avoid contaminating those around you. Ventilate the rooms regularly, at least 3 to 4 times a day for 10 minutes.
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