Key Points

• The flu season began in week 39, with influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 viruses being the predominant strain

• A steady increase in the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations over the past 3 weeks

• Emergency room visits and hospitalizations remain limited at this stage, with the majority of cases involving people under 15 years of age

• Extension of the flu vaccination campaign

• The implementation of preventive measures is limiting the spread of respiratory viruses.