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The flu continues to gain ground in France, killing more than 600 people, including 2 children, between January 6 and 15, according to media reports citing the “Santé publique France” organization.
According to the same source, flu cases generated “very high hospital activity” during this period, in all age groups. In the city, flu activity has particularly increased among children and has slowed slightly among those under 65.
During this period, the share of deaths caused by influenza represents 7.2%, compared to 6% the previous week, which represents 611 deaths in the week of January 6, details the same source.
Among these deaths, 93% concerned people aged 65 and over, 39 people over 15, and 2 children.
Faced with this intense circulation of the flu and its impact on hospitals, the French Ministry of Health has called for great vigilance to protect the most vulnerable, ensuring that there will be enough doses to vaccinate until the end of January . According to Public Health France, vaccination is the best way to avoid mortality resulting from serious forms of the disease, particularly among at-risk populations.
The same source notes that only 35.2% of the population targeted by the current vaccination campaign received a dose this year, 41% of people aged 65 and over and 19% of those aged under 65 at risk. severe flu.
Public Health France also recommends adopting barrier gestures to protect yourself from viruses.
