Update as of July 26, 2012

• Cluster of cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and bloody diarrhea in southwestern France, June 2012. As of July 18, there have been 9 reported cases of HUS and 6 cases of bloody diarrhea in Aquitaine and Charente-Maritime since May 28. No new cases have been reported since July 11, and the outbreak appears to be over.

• PhysaTox surveillance of jellyfish stings in Aquitaine, July–August 2012. Since July 1, 4 cases of jellyfish stings have been reported by the sentinel network of beach lifeguard stations established in the region.

Trends in indicators for the week of July 16, 2012, to July 22, 2012

• Allergies: moderate activity

• Heat-related illnesses: low to moderate activity

• Mild ailments: moderate activity

• Reportable diseases: no specific changes to note

• Deaths: data temporarily unavailable

• Private medical practice activity: generally stable for SOS Médecins

• Weather data: Minimum and maximum temperatures below alert thresholds for all departments in the region.