Acute respiratory infections (influenza, bronchiolitis, COVID-19) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Overview of the 2025–2026 season.

Key Points

Influenza and Influenza-Like Illnesses

  • Early-onset epidemic of moderate duration
  • Moderate intensity in community practice but high in hospitals
  • Co-circulation of the A(H1N1)pdm09 and A(H3N2) viruses; the latter was predominant during the epidemic phase
  • High impact in terms of mortality at the peak of the epidemic, but lower than that observed last year

Bronchiolitis (under 1 year)

  • Late-onset, short-duration epidemic
  • Low-intensity epidemic

COVID-19

  • Low levels of viral circulation and impact on emergency care utilization throughout the 2025–26 winter season

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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.

COVID-19

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