SOS Médecins National Newsletter, February 16, 2026
Key Points
In Week 07 (February 9–15), activity at SOS Médecins clinics continued to decline among children aged 2–14 (-15%, or 4,027 fewer visits) and remained stable in other age groups compared to the previous week.
Seasonal and respiratory indicators are all stable or declining. Only cases of asthma attacks are on the rise among those aged 75 and older (+27%, or +16 cases).
Among other indicators, the following increases are noted:
Among adults for vomiting (+15%, or +53 cases).
Among those aged 75 and older for falls (+22%, or +31 visits), heart failure (+22%, or +31 visits), and anxiety (+27%, or +48 visits).
Among those aged 15–74 for ENT conditions (+10%, or +138 visits).
Among children under 2 years of age for chickenpox (+16%, or +13 visits).
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