Acute Respiratory Infections (Flu, Bronchiolitis, COVID-19). Bulletin dated October 28, 2026.
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Key Points
Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI)
- Indicators remain at baseline levels, despite a slight increase in healthcare utilization.
Influenza
- All indicators remain at baseline levels. Sporadic detections of influenza viruses.
Bronchiolitis and RSV infections
- All indicators remain at baseline levels in most regions, despite a moderate increase in emergency department visits for bronchiolitis. The Île-de-France and Martinique regions have moved into the pre-epidemic phase. Rhinoviruses and enteroviruses continue to circulate, which may lead to bronchiolitis.
COVID-19
- Activity remains lower than that observed in previous seasons, with a slight increase in healthcare utilization.
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Flu
thematic dossier
The flu is a contagious viral respiratory infection that causes seasonal outbreaks every winter. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself.
Bronchiolitis
thematic dossier
Acute bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory illness that primarily affects children under the age of 2 during seasonal winter outbreaks.
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