Health Surveillance in the Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of April 19, 2013.
Key Points
Mortality
The number of deaths, across all age groups and among those aged 75 and older, continues to decline.
Emergency room visits by vulnerable populations
Activity related to emergency room visits by vulnerable populations (age 75 and older and under 1 year of age) remains below alert thresholds.
Reportable Diseases
No significant changes this week.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as of 03/31/13
In Aquitaine, no reports of CO poisoning incidents over the past 3 weeks.
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) and AGE outbreaks in nursing homes
Nationally, the number of consultations for gastroenteritis in hospital emergency departments and private practices remains stable (Oscour®, Réseau Sentinelles). In Aquitaine, it remains below alert thresholds.
Influenza and outbreaks of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in nursing homes Indicators
continue to decline. Sporadic detection of influenza viruses persists in the general population nationwide.
Bronchiolitis Low
activity, decreasing according to all data sources. The AquiRespi network treated 43 children during the shift on April 13 and 14.
Chickenpox Low
activity in Aquitaine according to the Sentinelles® network and SOS Médecins.
School Absenteeism The
overall school absenteeism rate remains stable in S15.
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