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Investigation of an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis at a facility for elderly residents requiring long-term care. Alpes-Maritimes, April–May 2008
In April 2008, several cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) were reported among residents and staff at a nursing home for dependent elderly individuals (Ehpad) to the health...
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Organization of Vaccination and Measurement of Vaccination Coverage in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region
An overview of the organization of the vaccination program and the available data for measuring vaccination activity or vaccination coverage (VC) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur...
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Suspected outbreak of foodborne illness during a gathering of middle school students at a trade show in Vienne (Isère) on March 22, 2003. Epidemiological investigation report
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Carbon monoxide poisoning in households with coal-fired heating systems in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, September–December 2007
Nord-Pas-de-Calais is one of the regions most affected by accidental household carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The CO poisoning surveillance system has highlighted the significant...
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Screening for childhood lead poisoning among two-year-olds in Moselle and the Vosges. 2003–2004. Results and evaluation
Background. In 2003, the Regional and Departmental Directorates of Health and Social Affairs in Lorraine sought to improve the identification of children at risk of lead poisoning in...
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Investigation of a cluster of Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis cases at a hotel in Southern Corsica. November 2004
Introduction. Community-acquired outbreaks of Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis are rarely reported. On November 23, 2004, a cluster of folliculitis cases was reported among...
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Investigation into a suspected cluster of malignant hematological diseases and lymphomas in Aniche (Nord). 1984–2006
In April 2007, the InVS regional office in the Nord region was tasked with investigating a suspected cluster of malignant hematological diseases and lymphomas in Aniche, a town with a...
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Investigation of clusters of pertussis cases in schools in the Vaucluse department. May–June 2006
In late June 2006, clusters of pertussis cases occurred in schools in two municipalities in the Vaucluse department. Because the school holidays were approaching, cases were identified...
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Outbreak of gastroenteritis linked to a sand yachting competition in Hermanville-sur-Mer (14), March 2006
Introduction On Wednesday, March 29, 2006, the town hall of Hermanville-sur-Mer (Calvados) notified the Departmental Directorate of Health and Social Affairs (DDASS) of a cluster of...
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Assessment of children’s exposure to lead emissions from the Metaleurop plant in Arnas (Rhône). Results of lead exposure screening and risk factor analysis
