Bronchiolitis, COVID-19, and the Flu in the Hauts-de-France Region. Bulletin dated October 22, 2026.

Key Points

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (acute lower respiratory tract infections, all etiologies)

  • Activity remains generally stable, comparable to levels observed in previous seasons.

Bronchiolitis (< 1 year)

  • No epidemic
  • Low and stable activity in primary care and emergency departments.

Influenza and influenza-like illnesses

  • No epidemic
  • Low and stable activity in hospitals and at SOS Médecins; the incidence rate of influenza-like illnesses, as measured by the Sentinelles network, increased significantly.
  • Sporadic detections of type A influenza viruses.

COVID-19

  • Active circulation of SARS-CoV-2, as observed in previous years during the same period, but with little impact on healthcare utilization and beginning to decline at SOS Médecins.

In relation to

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Flu

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The flu is a contagious viral respiratory infection that causes seasonal outbreaks every winter. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself.

Bronchiolitis

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Acute bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory illness that primarily affects children under the age of 2 during seasonal winter outbreaks.

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