SOS Médecins National Newsletter, October 8, 2013

SOS Médecins activity remained stable nationwide across all age groups during this period, at a level comparable to 2011 and 2012. The gastroenteritis indicator showed a slight increase (+11%, 2,749 cases), with case numbers comparable to 2012 and slightly higher than in 2011. This increase is mainly observed among those aged 15–74 and 5–14. The asthma attack indicator continues to decline over the past week across all age groups, remaining below 2012 levels. The influenza indicator is rising (+21%, 258 cases), but remains at a level expected for the season and comparable to 2011 and 2012. The bronchitis indicator has stabilized over the period for all age groups, at a level comparable to 2012 and higher than 2011. The pneumonia indicator is also stable over the period for numbers comparable to 2011 and 2012. 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 in recent weeks are declining across all age groups. ENT conditions such as nasopharyngitis, ear infections, and tonsillitis are the most common diagnoses observed among children under 15 (2,345, 1,552, and 1,409 weekly cases, respectively). Among those over 15, lower respiratory tract infections and gastroenteritis are the most commonly reported conditions (1,896 and 1,645 cases, respectively).

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