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Investigation of an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis following an obstacle course in the Alpes-Maritimes, June 2015
In June 2015, an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) was reported among participants in an obstacle course near Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes department. A two-phase investigation was...
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Vaccination of adolescents living in Calvados, April–June 2015. Vaccination coverage, knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward vaccination
There is little routine data on vaccination coverage among adolescents in France at the subnational level. However, it is important for regional health agencies to have accurate...
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Analysis of the audience reached during Flash Test Week 2015. Southern Corsica, June 2015
In 2015, a week-long rapid HIV testing campaign (Flash Test) was organized by the Regional Health Agencies of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Corsica, as well as the Regional Coordination...
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Study of seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare professionals at the Rouen University Hospital and its affiliated hospitals before and after a vaccination promotion campaign. 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons
Flu vaccination for healthcare workers is the best way to prevent nosocomial influenza. A vaccination promotion campaign was launched at the Rouen University Hospital during the 2014–15...
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Epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection among women aged 20 to 65 living in remote communities in French Guiana: tailoring interventions to the local context
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in French Guiana. Studies have shown that populations living in isolated inland communities within the department...
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Increase in cannabis-related emergency room admissions among adults and children in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region between 2009 and 2014
Based on data from the Medical Information Systems Program (PMSI), the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) issued an alert in 2015 regarding the...
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Investigation of a cluster of salmonellosis cases in Seine-Maritime (76) linked to visits to a deli and caterer, September 2015. Investigation Report
Between Tuesday, September 1, 2015, and Wednesday, September 2, 2015, the health surveillance and emergency response platform of the Haute-Normandie Regional Health Agency (ARS) received...
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Self-administered vaginal swabs are an effective method for increasing participation in cervical cancer screening: a randomized trial in Indre-et-Loire.
Background: Participation in cervical cancer screening remains low in most countries. Our objective was to evaluate the performance, in terms of participation, and the cost-effectiveness...
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The Value of Screening for Childhood Lead Poisoning in a School in Seine-Saint-Denis
Following a report of lead exposure among children attending a school in Seine-Saint-Denis, France, a screening program for childhood lead poisoning was organized in May 2015. The...
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Malaria and Illegal Gold Mining in French Guiana: A Major Public Health Issue
Introduction: The overall incidence of malaria is declining in French Guiana, although gold miners working at illegal sites appear to be particularly affected by the disease. The...
