Vaccination

Vaccination

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

Our Mission

  • Promote vaccination among the general public and healthcare professionals

  • Monitoring changes in public perception of vaccination and among healthcare professionals, and building their confidence

  • Conduct epidemiological surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases 

  • Monitoring vaccination coverage

  • Contributing to expert analysis of vaccination policies at the national and European levels.

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on vaccination here

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European Immunization Week 2026: Protecting Young People Through Vaccination—A ...

Visuel illustratif avec la mention "Protégeons-nous, vaccinons-nous"

European Immunization Week

What We Do

Vaccination is the most effective public health measure in the fight against infectious diseases. With the exception of water sanitation, no other intervention has had as great an impact on reducing mortality and promoting population growth. Yet vaccination no longer enjoys unanimous public supp...

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Data

Vaccination coverage refers to the proportion of people who have been vaccinated in a given population at a specific point in time. To assess vaccination coverage, Santé publique France has conducted several surveys.

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Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

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Simplified 2025 Vaccination Schedule for Pregnant Women [postcard]

Postcard featuring the simplified 2025 vaccination schedule for pregnant women. It lists the recommended vaccines before and during pregnancy.

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Simplified 2025 Vaccination Schedule for People Aged 65 and Older [Postcard]

Postcard featuring the simplified 2025 vaccination schedule for people aged 65 and older. It lists the recommended vaccines for each person based on their age.

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

2 publications

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Start date of the next immunization campaign for newborns against RSV bronchiolitis for the 2026–2027 season (mainland France and the overseas departments and regions). The agency’s interpretation and recommendation [Decision-Support Note]