A 3-year-old girl was brought in critical condition to Aix-Les-Bains hospital in Savoie on the night of Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 January. Her condition deteriorated rapidly and the emergency responders could do nothing to save her. She died an hour after arriving at the hospital.
Analyzes are underway to determine the exact cause of his death. But the first biological samples revealed the presence of flu virus, according to France blue Savoie.
A few days ago, Kylian, a 9 year old succumbed to complications from the flu. He had been admitted to the emergency room of the Lourdes hospital.
The latest report from Public Health France shows an excess of mortality of nearly 3,000 deaths until the beginning of January. This is less than the number of deaths recorded over the period 2016-2017. “In view of the provisional figures of excess mortality from all causes and deaths attributable to influenza observed at this stage of the epidemic, the excess mortality observed during this season should be lower than that of the previous season,” estimated the agency Public health France, taken up by AFP. Almost 90% of influenza-related deaths are in people aged 65 and over. However, 15-64 year olds are particularly affected by the influenza virus this year, especially since mid-December, notes the French Public Health Agency.
5 flu barrier gestures
Santé Publique France recalls the five barrier gestures to be made to avoid catching the flu namely: wash your hands, use paper handkerchiefs, wear a mask, ventilate each room in your home for at least 10 minutes, and avoid shaking hands, kissing or even sharing personal effects (cutlery, glass, toothbrush, towel …) …
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