SOS Médecins National Newsletter, November 23, 2010
Over the past week, the total volume of activity at SOS Médecins clinics has increased: more than 8,000 visits were recorded on both Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21.
Calls for "bronchiolitis and respiratory conditions in infants" among children under 2 years of age increased compared to the previous week. They account for approximately 40% of calls for this age group.
The "gastroenteritis" indicator has continued to rise steadily since early September. It accounts for just over 15% of call reasons.
Compared to the previous week, clinical influenza diagnoses have risen slightly among children aged 2–14. The number of calls regarding flu-like symptoms has also increased for this age group.
The number of deaths certified by SOS Médecins associations is down compared to the previous week.
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