Flu and Respiratory Epidemics in France: Updates and Prevention Measures

2023-12-21 06:47:00 From now on, the entire east of the metropolis is also concerned. The seasonal flu epidemic spread in mid-December in France, the public health agency announced on Wednesday, confirming however that bronchiolitis had passed a peak. Concerning the flu, last week was marked by the “transition into the epidemic phase of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, … Read more

The flu epidemic arrives in mainland France, bronchiolitis may be passing its peak

2023-12-13 17:04:07 The PACA region is the first affected, but others should follow because the majority are already in the pre-epidemic phase, indicated the Public Health France agency. The seasonal flu epidemic has now spread to the French metropolis where Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) is the first region affected, health authorities announced on Wednesday, arguing on … Read more

Rising Winter Illnesses in France: Bronchiolitis, Covid-19, and Flu on the Increase

2023-11-29 19:50:08 Winter illnesses continue to grow in the country. Public Health France indicates this Wednesday that cases of bronchiolitis, Covid-19 and flu are on the rise in France. As winter approaches, the circulation of viruses is still on the rise in the country. Already observed in recent weeks, this observation was confirmed this Wednesday … Read more

The bronchiolitis epidemic rebounds

2023-11-22 17:04:58 All mainland regions are in the epidemic phase, with the exception of Corsica. Overseas, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guyana remain affected by the epidemic. The bronchiolitis epidemic, which mainly affects babies, has resumed its progression in recent days after a break linked to school holidays, the public health agency announced on Wednesday, November 22, … Read more

After a lull, the epidemic rebounds

2023-11-23 08:40:10 She had taken a break for the school holidays. But bronchiolitis is making a comeback. The epidemic, which mainly affects babies, has resumed its progression in recent days, the public health agency alerted on Wednesday, with all metropolitan regions now being affected except Corsica. Last week, “activity linked to bronchiolitis in children under … Read more

Beyfortus: A New Hope for Babies with Bronchiolitis

2023-11-15 16:33:00 It all started with an ear infection and a sore throat. Hadrien “then started to cough and, little by little, he lost his appetite and he vomited,” says Sabine, the mother of the 7-month-old little one. An appointment was made with the doctor and the diagnosis was quickly made: bronchiolitis, “very probably” caught … Read more

10 regions now in epidemic phase, warns Public Health France

2023-11-08 18:10:31 The epidemic is currently less than at the same time in 2022 but several indicators – consultations with private doctors, visits to the emergency room – accelerated last week to return to the already high level of 2021. The annual epidemic of bronchiolitis, which mainly affects babies, has now spread to most of … Read more

Out of Stock: The Impact of Beyfortus on Preventive Treatment for Bronchiolitis in Babies

2023-11-01 05:45:00 NARRATIVE – Available on September 15 in pharmacies, this preventive treatment against serious forms of bronchiolitis in babies was out of stock after a week, forcing health authorities to review their strategy. «Hello, Madam? There is a new vaccine against bronchiolitis . The doctor gave you a prescription, you can come pick it … Read more