A figure on the increase since the lifting of sanitary measures and in particular the wearing of masks in public places. Admittedly, socially, the end of wearing a mask is a good thing, explains Dr Brugère, but it should continue to be worn in certain places and under certain conditions. Because if the omicron variant is less aggressive and 85% of the population is now vaccinated against Covid-19, the virus continues to spread despite everything. We must therefore remain cautious. Regarding vaccination, Dr Brugère notes that many people aged 80 and over today wish to receive the 4th vaccine dose. General practitioners, who were already vaccinating, have been in even greater demand since the closure of vaccination centers.
Many patients are currently consulting for other symptoms and in particular the flu which made its return this year, after two years during which it had been more discreet, eclipsed by the Covid-19.
There is competition between viruses, explains Dr. Brugère. But the barrier measures remain real protections to fight against all viruses. “We are going to have to live with the coronavirus explains Dr Brugère. We will also have to wear the mask when necessary, as is the case in Asian countries in particular.