Health Issues
Influenza, gastroenteritis, and bronchiolitis are the main infections caused by winter viruses. These three conditions affect millions of people each year and place a heavy burden on healthcare systems during the winter. One of the challenges facing Santé publique France is to reduce the risk...
What We Do
The winter surge in cases of influenza, gastroenteritis, and bronchiolitis has significant health implications for the population. Monitoring epidemiological trends, issuing alerts in the event of an outbreak, and implementing preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmission are among the...
Data
As part of its mission to study behavior, Santé publique France conducted a study in 2012 to assess public awareness of and adherence to preventive measures against winter viruses.
The French and Handwashing
In 2012, Santé publique France conducted a study that revealed that only 20% of French...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public.
Publications
Find here the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France
2 publications
note d'aide à la décision
Start date of the next immunization campaign for newborns against RSV bronchiolitis for the 2025–2026 season (mainland France and overseas departments and regions). The agency’s interpretation and recommendation
article
Focus - Testing Practices for Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Hospital Emergency Departments in Metropolitan France, December 2021–March 2022
In relation to
Acute gastroenteritis
thematic dossier
Acute winter gastroenteritis is often caused by viruses. Every year, there is a surge in cases in France, as in the rest of Europe, leading to an increase in medical consultations for acute winter...
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.
