14 new cases of whooping cough were reported in one week, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the epidemic to 525. Among these cases, 2 are infants under 12 months, 2 are children between 1 and 4 years old, 2 are people between 5 and 19 years old, and 8 are between 20 and 79 years old. » , notes the Health Monitoring Office. one of these infants less than 12 months old was hospitalized.
« The overall incidence at the country level seems to be decreasing compared to recent weeks, with a slightly lower positivity rate (16%). However, the reduction in the number of tests carried out in S52 compared to S51 (- 40%) suggests a possible underestimate of the real number of cases. » , adds the Office.
3 new cases of influenza A
Note that 3 new cases of influenza A have been reported, for 77 test results reported
(3.8%). These are 2 adults over 60 years old and an 8 month old infant. One of the adults was hospitalized.
The BVS invites people aged 60 and over, holders of a red book, health professionals, flight attendants, pregnant women, people with a BMI greater than 40, or relatives of infants to be vaccinated . “ No upward trend is detected. This pre-epidemic period is ideal for recalling the importance of vaccination, which remains the best means of prevention. » , writes the Office.
Finally, 43 new cases of dengue fever were detected, leading to 3 hospitalizations. 3 cases of leptospirosis have been reported.
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