SOS Médecins National Newsletter, May 17, 2011
Over the past week, the total volume of activity at SOS Médecins clinics remained stable compared to the previous week across all geographic areas and age groups.
Following a decrease in the proportion of cases related to allergies at the end of April, the indicator has stabilized over the past two weeks. It accounts for less than 2% of activity. SOS Médecins activity related to asthma in children over two years of age increased slightly last week and accounts for approximately 0.5% of cases.
The "gastroenteritis" indicator remained stable over the previous week, accounting for just under 15% of call reasons. This trend is observed across all geographic areas.
The number of measles cases decreased significantly over the past week among both children and adults. Cases of chickenpox also declined over the past week (graph not shown).
Insect bite-related cases continue to show increases on weekends.
The number of deaths certified by SOS Médecins associations remained stable over the past week.
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