Health Surveillance in Brittany. Epidemiological Update as of August 3, 2016.

Summary

Heat-Related IllnessesIndicators for heat-related illnesses are generally declining after the peak recorded in week 29 and are now within seasonal averages. Regarding forecasts for the coming days, Météo-France currently indicates no risk of a heat wave for the Brittany region.

Asthma: After a peak recorded in week 28, activity at SOS Médecins and hospital emergency departments is decreasing and returning to seasonal averages.

Chickenpox: Visits to hospital emergency departments are increasing and above seasonal averages, while calls to SOS Médecins remain stable and within seasonal averages. High activity in primary care: estimated incidence rate of 63 cases per 100,000 inhabitants (95% CI [0.129], unconsolidated Sentinelles data).

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