Summary

• Visits and hospitalizations for all causes are on the rise among children under 15 (+6%) and stable among adults.

• Visits for asthma and allergies are rising sharply among children and adults under 75, most notably among children aged 2–14, for whom an increase in hospitalizations for asthma has been noted. This increase is expected at this time of year, but it is occurring slightly earlier than in the previous two years.

• Visits due to contact with venomous animals are on the rise among children and adults under 75, within expected ranges.