Consultations for influenza-related illness recorded by the network of sentinel doctors reached 1,460 cases for the week of January 6 to 12, 2025, a spectacular increase compared to the weekly average of 460 cases observed in previous weeks. Since the start of the epidemic, the cumulative number of cases stands at 2,625.
At the Guadeloupe University Hospital, we have also noted an increase in admissions linked to the flu. Last week, 35 visits to the emergency room for flu were recorded, compared to an average of 23 in previous weeks. Hospitalizations after these passages are also increasing, reaching 7 cases compared to 4 on average. Since the start of the epidemic, children under 15 have been the most affected by emergency consultations (31% of cases), followed by people over 65 (30%).
Virological surveillance: active circulation
Virological analyzes confirm the scale of the epidemic. In week 02 of 2025, 14% of hospital samples tested positive for influenza. Type A influenza is the majority, with co-circulation of subtypes A(H1N1)pdm09 and A(H3N2).
-Faced with the intensity of the epidemic, health authorities are emphasizing the need for vaccination, available until January 31, 2025. This campaign aims to protect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, pregnant women and professionals. health.
At the same time, the adoption of barrier gestures remains a priority: hand washing, wearing a mask in the event of symptoms and ventilation of enclosed spaces.
