Key Points

• In the Indian Ocean region, the number of emergency department visits for asthma among children under 15 decreased in Week 34 (the week of the start of the school year in Réunion) compared to Week 33. The share of activity also decreased (4.0% in Week 34 vs. 4.5% in Week 33) and is lower than in previous years.

• Nationally, emergency room visits for asthma among children under 15 are rising, though the number of cases remains low compared to the previous week. The proportions of cases in emergency rooms and within the SOS Médecins network remain at a low level, comparable to that of previous years.