Key Points

Allergy risk linked to pollen exposure: The allergy risk is very high in Bourges and Orléans, mainly due to birch pollen. Ash, poplar, and cypress pollen are also present in large quantities. The allergy risk will increase next week in Tours.

Flu: Week 15-2013The end of the flu epidemic has been confirmed in all regions of metropolitan France. However, a few severe cases of flu are still being observed. Flu surveillance analysis will be suspended this week.

Acute Gastroenteritis: Week 15-2003According to unconsolidated data from the Sentinelles network, the incidence rate of acute gastroenteritis in the Centre region, as in several other regions of metropolitan France, has risen above the national epidemic threshold.

End of winter surveillance Weather data for winter surveillance are no longer available due to the end of the winter season.

International Alert: China: Human Influenza A(H7N9).