The flu epidemic continues in Guadeloupe. Since the beginning of November, five serious cases, all of influenza A, have been reported, two of which have died. These are 2 men aged 63 and 73
It’s not just the cornavirus that needs to be watched closely, the flu is therefore still present in Guadeloupe. So she killed two people in the archipelago, two men, aged 63 and 73.
In the past three weeks (2020-05 to 2020-07), the number of influenza-like illnesses seen in primary care has fluctuated between 550 and 740 cases per week. These values remain above the seasonal threshold.
The number of visits to emergency rooms for influenza-like illness has been increasing for four consecutive weeks and exceeds the seasonal threshold.
2850 cases
Since the start of the epidemic 2,850 cases have been estimated in general practice and 59 emergency visits have been recorded, three of which were followed by hospitalization. The influenza virus, mostly type A, has been isolated in hospitals and in the city.
Vaccination at half mast in Guadeloupe
The best way to protect themselves, according to health authorities, is the vaccine.
In Guadeloupe, the analysis of the data as of 12/31/2019 shows a very slight increase in comparison with the estimates made the previous year. Vaccination coverage thus increased from 18.1% to 19.7% (+1.6 points). Compared to other regions, coverage remains low. Rather judge
Vaccination coverage throughout France is 46.8% higher, much higher, reaching 47%.
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