“This is really the flagship period for these infections”: cases of flu are increasing

“This is really the flagship period for these infections”: cases of flu are increasing
“This is really the flagship period for these infections”: cases of flu are increasing

Fever, cough, fatigue? Maybe it’s the flu that’s rearing its ugly head. Cases of acute respiratory infections, which include flu, Covid but also bronchiolitis, have increased sharply since December 23, 2024. According to data compiled by the Sentinelles network (subsequently reported to Public Health ), 506 cases per 100 000 inhabitants were recorded in during the week of December 23 to 29, 2024.

is particularly affected with more than 800 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The department is also affected by cases of acute diarrhea and chicken pox, which are more numerous than usual.

Sarthe has more than 800 cases of acute respiratory infections per 100,000 inhabitants. Sentinels network screenshot

An ongoing vaccination campaign

“It really follows national trends, observes Caroline Guerrisi, epidemiologist for the Sentinelles network. Viral circulation is mainly linked to the flu. » The only difference with previous years: the viruses reappeared later. “We had very early episodes as early as November or late October last year. But January is really the peak period for these infections,” notes Stéphan Domingo, territorial director of the Regional Health Agency in Sarthe.

The organization also reminds us of some advice: wash your hands frequently, use single-use tissues, greet each other without shaking hands or kissing and wear a mask when you are sick. A vaccination campaign is also underway until January 31, 2025 for people at risk.


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