Winter diseases are returning after two years hiding behind the Covid-19 virus. Their circulation raises fears of the appearance of a double epidemic, especially with the easing observed in the level of barrier measures. Healthcare professionals urge the population to take them back and get vaccinated at the same time.
The data of the last few weeks confirm the resumption of winter infections in France. This is not surprising at this time of year. However, health workers are calling for everyone’s vigilance, fearing a seasonal flu epidemic. Plus, he won’t be the only one circulating now. Cases of Covid-19 have also begun to multiply in recent days, heralding the start of the eighth wave. Compliance with barrier measures becomes as essential in this context as vaccination. The flu vaccination campaign is expected to be launched shortly, it remains to be seen whether many French people will join it.
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Again massive barrier measures
What happened during the winter of 2021-2022 is a good example, says general practitioner Dr. Luc Duquesnel. Compliance with barrier measures made it possible to limit the number of winter virus infections in this period. . This initiative will still be needed this year, says this health professional. Especially since Covid-19 remains present and the risk of a double epidemic cannot be excluded.
The reintroduction of barrier gestures could begin public transport with the recovery of the mask. These measures should be combined with vaccination to avoid a strong spread of winter viruses. However, awareness-raising actions will be needed in front of a population that may be reluctant. The two years of pandemic, spent with the permanent presence of the virus and the communication on the vaccine, could in fact mark.
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An ever-increasing incidence rate
According to the Sentinelles network, the incidence rate of acute respiratory infections (ARI) has only increased in the past few weeks. It was at 66 cases per 100,000 population from 5 to 11 September 2022. It increased to 93 cases per 100,000 population from 12 to 18 September. The data collected between Monday 19 September and Sunday 25 September indicate an incidence rate of 127 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. These figures include seasonal flu, Covid-19, and other respiratory viruses.
The observation made in medical studies also testifies to the circulation of winter infections. Healthcare professionals report an increase in the number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ). And this, in parallel with the increase in Covid-19 cases. Treated patients suffer from angina or nasopharyngitis, increasing cases of gastroenteritis is also expected. These infections affect both adults and children.
Winter diseases usually appear in the fall. France is not currently in an epidemic phase, say medical staff. However, as many people need to be vaccinated as in 2021 to avoid this.
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