The meeting in the epidemic influenza phase

The southern winter holidays begin. In addition. Meanwhile, the meeting has just returned to the epidemic phase of flu: 226 patients were admitted to the emergency room for a ramp -up syndrome, including 30 hospitalizations (Sly/www.imazpress.com))

“Antigrippal vaccination remains essential. Meanwhile. Nevertheless, especially for people at risk and their entourage to limit the impact of this epidemic on their health,” said the ARS. However,

People over the age of 65. Moreover. For example, pregnant women, people with chronic disease, and immunocompromised people are “strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and benefit from 100% management of health insurance”. Meanwhile,

Vaccination is possible at his doctor, pharmacist, nurse or midwife. For example. For example, “It is also recommended that all Reunionese to adopt the prevention gestures that meeting epidemic influenza phase new limit the spread of the virus. ” notes the ARS.

“Immunode-depressed meeting epidemic influenza phase people and/or suffering from chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, obesity …) are part of people at risk of severe infections against flu and COVID-19. However vaccination coverage remains insufficient despite the existence of safe. effective vaccines against these 2 diseases”. recalls doctors Rodolphe Manaquin, Kévin Diallo, Marie-Pierre Moiton, infectiological hospital practitioners at the LA Réunion University Hospital.

– Epidemiological situation –

Health indicators have been up for three consecutive weeks. show a

• In hospital, the positivity rate associated with searches for influenza virus increased from 13% to 22% between week 27 and week 28.
• In hospitals on the island (from 7 to 13 July): 226 patients were admitted to the emergency room. for a reason of influenza syndrome. including 30 hospitalizations.
• Doctors of the Sentinel network devote 5% meeting epidemic influenza phase new of their consultations to take charge of influenza syndromes (same week).

The majority virus in circulation is meeting epidemic influenza phase type A (H3N2). No death has been identified to date.

“The vaccination coverage is still insufficient in Reunion in 2024”. regrets the ARS:

• 46,588 people were vaccinated against flu, out of 190,000 eligible people.
• Vaccination coverage of 24.5% of eligible people far below the national average (around 50%).

“However, the antigripping vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the virus and protect people at risk.”

The people concerned:

• People 65. over
• People with chronic disease. including children from the age of 6
• Immunode -depressed people
• pregnant women, throughout their pregnancy
• People in severe obesity.

Beyond that, any adult can be vaccinated. Even if it does not always avoid the disease. the vaccine reduces meeting epidemic influenza phase new the risk of serious complications (pneumonia, aggravation of an already existing chronic disease …).

Vaccination against flu is also recommended for healthcare professionals in regular. prolonged contact meeting epidemic influenza phase with people at risk. It limits the risk that the nursing staff will transmit these viruses to the most fragile patients.

In hexagonal France. the epidemic of seasonal flu in 2024-25 was particularly severe by its virulence. duration, with a strong impact on the health system:

– nearly 3 million consultation for influenza syndrome,
– 29,000 hospitalizations after transition to emergencies,
– 4,925 deaths with the mention of the flu as a condition having directly caused or contributed to the death.

All age groups of the population have been affected.

Meeting epidemic influenza phase new

– Management of the anti -flu vaccine –

The seasonal flu vaccination meeting epidemic influenza phase new campaign. was launched on May 12. 2025 in Reunion.

As every year. the people concerned by the vaccine recommendations have received an invitation letter accompanied by a 100% care voucher sent. to their home meeting epidemic influenza phase by health insurance. Thus, around 212,500 vouchers were sent for this season to Reunion.

The people concerned can contact:

• their doctor
• their nurse
• their pharmacist
• their midwives.

People can withdraw the pharmacy vaccine for free on presentation of the care voucher. be vaccinated by the healthcare professional of their choice. In the event that an eligible person has not received.. has lost the invitation mail of health insurance, the healthcare professional can issue him a care print, after having assured himself of his eligibility.
People not targeted by vaccine recommendations can also be vaccinated without care by health insurance.

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