[Epidemic of influenza A(H1N1) 2009 in Reunion Island: epidemiological data].

In Reunion Island, a French subtropical island located in the southern hemisphere, the monitoring of the epidemiological dynamics of the epidemic linked to the emergence of pandemic virus A(H1N1) 2009 was achieved through the regular influenza surveillance system which has been reinforced on that occasion. It was mainly based on a network of sentinel physicians, combined with virologic monitoring, and on surveillance of severe cases and deaths. The data were analyzed and retroinformation was distributed according to a weekly frequency.

[Collective intoxication with "mad honey" on Reunion Island].

The authors report a collective intoxication with "mad honey" on Reunion Island, which occurred in 2008. Most patients presented with showed faintless, bradycardia, hypotension and dizziness, consistent with ingested food containing grayanotoxins. All patients fully recovered with a symptomatic treatment.