Summary

• Visits to emergency departments and hospitalizations are declining across all age groups, particularly among children (school holidays). Overall activity remains higher than in the previous two years.

• Emergency room visits for allergies are stable, except among children under 2 years of age, where they are on the rise.

• Among children under 2 years of age, emergency department visits for chickenpox have increased over the past week.

• Other seasonal indicators show stable or declining numbers.