SOS Médecins National Newsletter, October 14, 2013

Over the past week, activity reported by SOS Médecins associations has remained stable nationwide across all age groups, with case numbers comparable to those of last year. The influenza indicator has risen by 26%, but case numbers remain moderate (326 cases over the past week), at a level expected for the season and comparable to that of the previous two years. The pneumonia indicator remained stable over the period, with case numbers comparable to those in 2011 and 2012. The gastroenteritis indicator showed a slight decrease (-6%, 2,570 cases), reaching a level similar to that of 2012 during this period. This decline was observed primarily among children under 15 years of age. The asthma attack indicator has stabilized among adults over the past week but remains slightly higher among children under 15 years of age (+8%, 245 cases). These figures fall between the levels reached in 2011 and 2012. Among adults aged 15–74, consultations for bronchitis decreased by 14% (-153 cases). Across all age groups, the numbers remain at a level comparable to 2012 and higher than 2011. Among children under 2 years of age, the bronchiolitis indicator is stable and comparable to 2011 and 2012. The main conditions reported by SOS Médecins this past week are stable or slightly increasing among children, while they are decreasing among adults over 15 years of age.ENT conditions such as nasopharyngitis, laryngitis/tracheitis, ear infections, and tonsillitis are the main diagnoses observed in children under 15, accounting for 7,313 weekly cases (+10% compared to the previous week). Among people over 15 years of age, lower respiratory tract infections and gastroenteritis are the main conditions reported (1,802 and 1,613 cases, respectively).

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