According to the latest weekly epidemiological surveillance bulletin from Public Health France, we are once again observing “an increase” in the number of people affected by the flu on the island. Between January 6 and 12, the health authority noted “1,500 estimated cases compared to 740 on average” during the previous four weeks (between December 9, 2024 and January 5).
Between on January 6 and 12, 2025, Public Health France estimates “1 500” the number of people who consulted a town doctor “against 740 on average”, during the previous four weeks (from December 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025).
These are the latest figures from SpF’s weekly epidemiological surveillance bulletin relating to the situation of acute respiratory infections, published this Friday, January 17 for Martinique.
Home visits (SOS doctors) are also increasing, with 108 visits recorded last week compared to an average of 75 visits the previous four weeks.
On the other hand, visits to the emergency room remained “stables” from 6 to 12 (15 against 14 on average during the previous four weeks).
Since the start of the epidemic, the age group most affected has been those over 65, with 52% of emergency room visits for flu, followed by 15-44 year olds with 24%. Children under 15 represent 14% of visits, while those aged 45-64 represent 10%.
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Health authorities point out that the 2024-2025 vaccination campaign is still in progress until January 31. This campaign is coupled with that against COVID-19. “Vaccination is essential to protect people at risk from serious or even fatal disease.”
Elle [la campagne] targets all people aged 65 and over and over 6 months, suffering from comorbidities, having a high risk of severe form of the disease, immunocompromised people, pregnant women, residents in follow-up or medical care establishments -social, regardless of their age, as well as people living in the environment or in regular contact with people who are immunocompromised or vulnerable to severe forms of infection, including health professionals.
In France, hospitals are currently overwhelmed by this flu epidemic.
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