Since the third week of November 2022, the incidence rate of the circulation of the Covid virus has increased by 40%, which heralds a ninth wave encouraging the resumption of measures. Philippe Boutin, general practitioner and president of the European group of liberal doctors, believes that this ninth wave is coming in a context of competition between different viruses, which should make them less virulent. But the three viruses risk putting the already strained health system in difficulty.
Bivalent vaccines are suitable for new strains of Covid. The virus circulates a lot, but is less virulent. The vaccine protects for a fairly short period of time, but protects well against severe forms of the disease.
An influence that promises to be full-bodied
The seasonal flu vaccination campaign has begun, but too few people have been vaccinated. The flu always follows the same geographical path, which allows us to know its virulence. It is possible to have both vaccines, Covid and flu, at the same time. Philippe Boutin recommends this vaccination especially for people over 65 and people at risk. The less strong the Covid virus is, the more likely the flu is.
Bronchiolitis clogs hospitals
Since the beginning of November 2022, bronchiolitis has spread a lot. The bronchiolitis virus hasn’t been this strong in 10 years. Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the upper airways, manifested by coughing, wheezing when breathing, up to respiratory distress. This is always a concern for parents.
Barrier gestures and ventilation
Philippe Boutin advises respecting barrier gestures to avoid direct contagion. It is essential to avoid excessively dry air in children’s rooms and not to exceed the temperature of 18°C. Airing the house every day is still relevant, despite the temperatures outside, to clean the house and evacuate the various viruses.
