Key Points

Influenza Surveillance in France – Situation as of March 12, 2014 (6th epidemic week) - Continued decline in influenza epidemic activity - Incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases seen in general practice, estimated at 212 cases per 100,000 inhabitants: decreasing - Emergency room visits for influenza: decreasing - Admissions to intensive care: decreasing; 480 severe cases of influenza reported since the start of surveillance - 274 outbreaks of acute respiratory infections in elderly care facilities since the start of surveillance: decreasing - Influenza A viruses are overwhelmingly predominant

Flu Surveillance in Auvergne – Situation as of 03/13/2014 7th epidemic week - on the decline - Incidence of flu-like illnesses seen in general practice, estimated at 472 cases per 100,000 inhabitants (highest rate nationally): decreasing - SOS Médecins consultations in Clermont-Ferrand for influenza: decreasing - Emergency room visits for influenza: stable - Intensive care admissions: decreasing; 54 severe cases of influenza reported since the start of surveillance. - 10 outbreaks of acute respiratory infections in elderly care facilities since the start of surveillance - Virological data from Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital: stable