SOS Médecins National Newsletter, January 10, 2012
SOS Médecins' activity remains stable nationwide and across all regions for all age groups, though it has increased slightly among children aged 5–14.
The flu indicator is stable across all age groups, at a lower level than last year for the same period.Respiratory and ENT conditions have decreased over the past week across all age groups (nasopharyngitis (-29%), bronchitis (-30%), tonsillitis (-15%), otitis (-23%).)*
The bronchiolitis indicator has decreased over the period (-40%) and is comparable to trends observed in the previous two years.
The gastroenteritis indicator has increased slightly (+11%) for children and adults under 75, remaining below the levels seen during the 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 seasons. Gastroenteritis is the most common diagnosis across all age groups*.
The death rate has decreased over the past week. The measles rate is stable
*Data not shown
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