Key Points Influenza and Flu-Like Illness The flu outbreak continues in Normandy. Flu circulation remains widespread and intense, with varying trends across age groups. Hospital and...

Pneumococcal infections most often affect vulnerable individuals (people with chronic illnesses, young children, older adults, etc.), but they can be prevented through vaccination.

Key Points Chikungunya 256 cases since August 22, 2024 Minimal health impact (only one hospitalization reported) Increasing geographic spread, with cases detected in municipalities...

This report is based on the processing and analysis of data from the general population vaccination coverage survey conducted in Réunion from March 30 to May 28, 2022. The primary...

Contrary to popular belief, the excess mortality observed among immigrants and their descendants cannot be attributed to a failure to follow public health guidelines. In fact, they wore...

From the outset of the health crisis, it was observed that women were at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 than men. Studies have shown that this disparity stems not so much from...

The history of major epidemics sheds light on the issue of social inequalities in health. Since the medieval plagues, people from disadvantaged groups have always borne the heaviest...

To curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, crisis management initially prioritized eliminating the risk rather than minimizing it. This approach revealed structural weaknesses in...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people in the most vulnerable situations were disproportionately exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Following the launch of the vaccination campaign, a survey conducted...

In Seine-Saint-Denis, one of France’s poorest departments and a region severely affected by the ravages of COVID-19, the local health insurance fund has piloted various outreach...