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The prevalence of HIV infection in France
Understanding the prevalence of HIV infection and its trends over time is essential for assessing the size of the viral reservoir in the population, forecasting and planning the...
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Should infants be vaccinated against chickenpox? The challenge of deciding whether to vaccinate. Editorial
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Epidemiology of Chickenpox in France
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral disease that most commonly occurs during childhood. Although the disease is usually mild, secondary skin, neurological, or pulmonary infections...
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Hepatitis A Surveillance in France Over the Past Twenty Years: Current Data Do Not Allow for an Estimate of the Incidence Rate
In Europe, as hygiene conditions have improved, the incidence rate of hepatitis A has declined over the past few decades. This decline is confirmed in France by seroprevalence surveys...
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Evaluation of a Pilot Surveillance System for Hepatitis A, France 2001
A pilot surveillance program for hepatitis A was launched in 1999 by the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) in collaboration with the Departmental Directorates of...
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Human Botulism in France, 2007–2009
In France, 22 confirmed botulism outbreaks involving 45 people were identified, and 2 outbreaks (2 cases) were clinically suspected during the 2007–2009 period. Most cases were type B...
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Cold Snaps and Health in Metropolitan France: Impact, Prevention, and the Need for an Early Warning System
In 2006, the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance was commissioned by the Directorate General for Health to assess the impact of cold weather on health, identify measures...
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The Long-Term Influence of Social Background and Parental Smoking on Smoking in France: Results from the 2006 Health and Social Protection Survey.
Objective - To examine the influence of social background and parental smoking on smoking in adulthood. Methods - This study is based on a sample of 2,173 men and 3,083 women who...
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Editorial. Flu, measles, meningitis A busy term!
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Opinion of the High Council for Public Health regarding the mandatory BCG vaccination of professionals listed in Articles L.3112-1, R.3112-1 C, and R.3112-2 of the Public Health Code.
