Semaine 202640 - Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) - Low activity in general practice

Lundi 28 sept. 2026

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 (2026w40), the incidence rate of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases consulting in general practice was estimated at 142 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [134; 149]) (data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week and corresponds to a similar activity level to those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w39: 147 [140; 154]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (380 [323; 436]), Bretagne (230 [189; 270]) and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (169 [135; 203]).

Covid-19: the incidence rate of Covid-19 cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 14 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [11; 17]) (data source: Sentinelles).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is slightly increasing for three consecutive weeks (consolidated data for 2026w39: 12 [8; 15]) but remains at a low activity level.

Influenza: the incidence rate of influenza cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 6 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [2; 9]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins and university departments of general practice).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (consolidated data for 2026w39: 4 [2; 6]) and corresponds to a low activity level.

RSV infection: the incidence rate of RSV infection cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 0 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [0; 5]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins and university departments of general practice).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (consolidated data for 2026w39: 0 [0; 4]) and corresponds to a low activity level.

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 132 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [45; 219]) (data source: IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (consolidated data for 2026w39: 135 [46; 224]) and corresponds to a low activity level.

Semaine 202640 - Acute diarrhea - Low activity in general practice

Lundi 28 sept. 2026

The purpose of acute diarrhea surveillance is to monitor gastroenteritis outbreaks.
 
In mainland France, last week (2026w40), the incidence rate of acute diarrhea cases seen in general practice was estimated at 46 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [42; 50]). 
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable 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 2026w39: 49 [45 ; 53]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Corse (86 [24; 148]), Hauts-de-France (70 [53; 87]) and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (61 [43; 80]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)

Semaine 202640 - Chickenpox - Low activity in general practice

Lundi 28 sept. 2026

In mainland France, last week (2026w40), the incidence rate of chickenpox cases seen in general practice was estimated at 3 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [2; 4]). 
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable 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 2026w39: 4 [2; 5]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Ile-de-France (6 [3; 9]), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (4 [0; 8]) and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (4 [1; 7]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)

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Lundi 28 sept. 2026

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