SOS Médecins National Newsletter, May 3, 2011

Over the past week, the total volume of activity for SOS Médecins chapters decreased compared to the previous week across all geographic regions.

The proportion of cases for the "allergies" indicator decreased compared to last week and accounts for less than 2% of activity. SOS Médecins activity related to asthma in children over two years of age is also decreasing and accounts for less than 1% of cases.

The proportion of cases for the "gastroenteritis" indicator has stabilized in all geographic regions, except in the Centre/Ile-de-France and Southwest regions. It accounts for approximately 10% of call reasons.

The number of measles cases rose again last week (week 17) among children and, across all age groups, is at a higher level than in the previous two weeks.

The number of deaths certified by the SOS Médecins associations has stabilized over the past week.

There was a spike in insect bites over the past weekend, as well as an increase in chickenpox cases (graphs not shown).

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