In Cotentin, the flu epidemic continues its momentum and breaks records at SOS Médecins

Unsurprisingly, the flu continues its raid. This is, in any case, what is confirmed by the figures from the Cotentin branch of SOS Médecins which has just communicated, like every week, its figures on the main infections taken care of by their caregivers.

For the period from January 6 to 12, 2025data concerning influenza is therefore increasing. Constantly increasing since November 2024, the number of cases is now flirting with 300 (294)easily erasing the previous record from last week (221). A significant increase to be compared with the figures for hospital emergency services.

In hospitals in the South Channel in Avranches and Granville, the white plan was thus triggeredlike 86 other establishments in France. It should allow, among other things, the reorganization of teams and the cancellation of certain operations deemed non-urgent, or the possibility of recalling caregivers from leave.

No blank plan at the Cotentin public hospital center

Although the white plan has not been triggered at the Cotentin public hospital center, the situation nevertheless remains tense. Let us also remember that before going to the emergency room, for lack of a solution with a general practitioner, you must contact Samu via the 15…also overwhelmed by the numerous calls.

Finally, to avoid contamination, do not hesitate to follow precautionary advice such as “washing your hands, ventilating your home and wearing a mask in case of symptoms in busy places and in the presence of vulnerable people”. Otherwise, if you get sick, there is not much you can do other than “be patient”.

« A real flu means 5 to 7 days bedridden with a fever that rises to 40”, explained, in the columns of La Presse de la Manche at the beginning of the year, Christophe Marchenay, president of SOS Médecins Cotentin.

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