This article was updated with a new image change on 28-06-2021.
France’s public rollout of the vaccine began on January 18, starting with those aged over 75 and those at high risk of developing serious forms of Covid-19.
The government's objective is to have offered a vaccine to all willing adults by the end of the summer.
Four vaccines have been approved for use in France: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. All require two doses for full efficacy except the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which only requires one.
When will I get my vaccine against Covid-19 in France?
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is being administered in vaccination centres. The AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being administered by certain GPs or nurses and at certain pharmacies. The Moderna vaccine was initially being given in vaccination centres and will still be used there for second doses, but will now mainly be rolled out in GP practices and pharmacies participating in the vaccination campaign.
Other categories of people eligible for vaccination:
Everyone working in the health sector
Certain other professions, such as care workers, emergency service workers, vets, etc. Find out more here (in French).
How to book a Covid-19 vaccine in France
Information on booking a vaccine appointment at a centre near you can be found on sante.fr.
Equally, you can arrange an appointment on booking platforms, Doctolib.fr, Maiia and Keldoc.
You can also use the online tool Vite Ma Dose to rapidly find the next vaccination appointment available in your area.
There have been a lot of questions about whether those with private insurance (i.e. no carte Vitale) can receive the vaccine in France. The Ministry of Health and the British Embassy in Paris has confirmed that everyone who is a resident in France, even if they do not have a carte Vitale, will be able to receive the vaccine.
