Mortality: The number of deaths recorded in early December is below expected levels; the data will be finalized next week.

Emergency room visits by vulnerable populations: Emergency room activity for children under 1 year of age remains high, linked to the emerging bronchiolitis epidemic. It is stable for those aged 75 and older.

Reportable Diseases (MDO)No unusual situation in December.

Acute gastroenteritis (AGE)In Aquitaine, activity is stable and close to expected levels. In France, AGE activity (emergency departments and SOS Médecins) is on the rise among adults.

Influenza and influenza-like illnesses: Moderate increase in consultations for influenza-like illness in Aquitaine, reflecting the rise in all epidemiological and virological indicators in mainland France.

BronchiolitisEpidemic activity. Bronchiolitis accounts for nearly 20% of emergency department visits and nearly 10% of SOS Médecins visits among children under 2 years of age. A marked increase in activity within the AquiRespi network, with 241 cases treated during the last on-call shift.

Enterovirus meningitis and Virology: Circulation of seasonal respiratory viruses according to the Bordeaux University Hospital, notably RSV and rhinovirus.

Mushroom poisoning (indicator not detailed in the body of the document)Since July, in Aquitaine, 101 cases according to CAPTV and 20 according to Oscour® (1,192 and 470 in France). Note: particular vigilance is advised regarding the Bidaou species in the region, as consumption can lead to severe illness.

Carbon monoxide poisoning (as of 12/17/14) Since Sept. 2014, 16 episodes of CO poisoning affecting 66 people in Aquitaine. Nationwide, 12 deaths have been recorded since September 2014; of note is a mass poisoning incident involving 150 people linked to radiant heating panels in a church.