ARI are caused by a variety of respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), influenza viruses, and other respiratory viruses such as RSV, rhinovirus, and metapneumovirus. The purpose of ARI surveillance is to monitor outbreaks of these viruses.
 
In mainland France, last week (2026w09), the incidence rate of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases consulting in general practice was estimated at 158 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [149; 166]).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is decreasing and corresponds to a similar activity level to those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w08: 197 [188; 206]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bretagne (324 [272; 375], Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (202 [166; 238]), Grand Est (179 [149; 210]) and Occitanie (173 [140; 205]).

Influenza: the incidence rate of influenza cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 18 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [10; 27]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins, DMGs Côte d’Azur, Rouen and Strasbourg).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable (consolidated data for 2026w08:  25 [18; 33])and corresponds to a low level of activity.

RSV infection: the incidence rate of RSV infection cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 2 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [0; 4]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins, DMGs Côte d’Azur, Rouen and Strasbourg).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable (consolidated data for 2026w08: 3 [0; 5]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.

Bronchiolitis in children under one year old: the incidence rate of bronchiolitis cases in children under one year old seen in general practice was estimated at 370 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [180; 560]) (data source: IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable (consolidated data for 2026w08: 467 [248; 686]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.

Covid-19: the incidence rate of Covid-19 cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 3 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [1; 4]) (data source: Sentinelles)
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable (consolidated data for 2026w08: 3 [2; 4]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.

The purpose of acute diarrhea surveillance is to monitor gastroenteritis outbreaks.
 
In mainland France, last week (2026w09), the incidence rate of acute diarrhea cases seen in general practice was estimated at 70 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [64; 75]). 
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is decreasing compared to the previous week and corresponds to a lower activity level than those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w08: 79 [73; 84]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Nouvelle-Aquitaine (111 [87; 136]), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (96 [72; 121]) and Bretagne (90 [63; 117]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)

In mainland France, last week (2026w09), the incidence rate of chickenpox cases seen in general practice was estimated at 11 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [9; 13]). 
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous weeks and corresponds to a lower level of activity than those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w08: 11 [9; 13]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bretagne (40 [22; 59]), Normandie (20 [8; 32]) and Centre-Val de Loire (18 [1; 35]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)