Key Highlights

• The peak of the flu epidemic was reached in week 7, and a decline in consultations for flu-like illness is observed in mainland France and in Lorraine.

• Both nationally and regionally, influenza activity remains low this season compared to the 2012-2013 winter season. The circulating influenza viruses are type A.

• In week 13, in Lorraine, the number of positive test results for both the influenza virus and RSV dropped back to a very low level.

• Bronchiolitis activity has decreased over the past two weeks in Lorraine.

• Gastroenteritis activity remains steady in Lorraine. Rotavirus remains one of the main circulating enteric viruses over the past few weeks.

• According to the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network, the four departments of Lorraine are at very high risk for birch pollen allergies.