Occitani: Given the early onset of an influenza pandemic, “vaccinating people at risk is urgent”

The Occitanie region is entering the epidemic phase of influenza, according to French public health reports on Friday.

The epidemiological surveillance of the region informed the health authorities on Friday of the need to implement a flu vaccine. While the entire French capital is now in the pandemic phase, Occitani is mainly affected by “type virus”, Public Health France specifies.

Vaccination of people at risk is urgent

In this context, it is urgent to vaccinate vulnerable people against influenza. The health authority insists. Vaccination is accompanied by the systematic adoption of barrier measures.
The arrival of the influenza epidemic is verified with hospital services in the region. Spas (from patients) All ages diagnosed with influenza/influenza-like illness increased compared to the previous weekconfirms Public Health France. This observation is evident in all sections of the district..
Between December 5 and December 11, 2022, the number of hospital visits for this diagnosis increased by 140% compared to the previous week.