SOS Médecins National Newsletter, June 12, 2012
Activity at SOS Médecins clinics remained stable over the past week, comparable to the same period last year on a national level. Diagnoses of asthma attacks declined over the period, following a peak on June 3, though the number of cases remains higher than in 2011 and 2010 for the same period.The allergy indicator is also down (-41% among those under 15), following a peak observed on June 2, with numbers comparable to those in 2011 and 2010 for the same period.The gastroenteritis indicator has been declining since early March; it remained stable over the past week, at a level comparable to the same period last year, though a decrease was noted among those aged 75 and older (-35%).After a peak the previous week, seasonal indicators for heatstroke, dehydration, and insect bites have declined over the period, while the indicator for general malaise remains stable.The main conditions observed across all age groups and among those under 15 are tonsillitis and nasopharyngitis (data not shown). The death rate has been slightly declining for the past two weeks and remains within normal ranges. The measles rate has been slightly declining over the past week and also remains within normal ranges.
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