Vaccinations

Epidemic alerts raised in France: see how your area is affected

Bronchiolitis is bad nationwide while flu indicators are increasing in the north and east

When, where, how: 2024-2025 flu vaccinations in France

The new campaign begins on October 15. Here are the details and how to get a jab

Mpox: France is preparing for ‘a few clusters’ of cases

‘We are ready to face up to this epidemic, with vaccines that will work’ but the virus is not expected to ‘spread widely’, experts say

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Travelling outside France? Check which jabs you need

If you are heading for far-flung destinations, it is vital to have the right vaccinations

Letters: Vaccination campaigns are not straightforward in rural France

Connexion reader says that local GP needed to convince enough patients before setting a date

Warning for all ages as whooping cough on rise in France

The condition starts with cold-like symptoms before the coughing becomes more severe. It can be dangerous - even fatal - for infants and vulnerable people

See: big rise in flu cases and hospitalisations in France

The epidemic is present in all regions with 200,000 new cases declared in week ending January 28

Flu now at epidemic level in France, south worst hit

Health authorities are warning people to be ‘cautious’ as cases of flu rise sharply amid the festive season

Flu vaccination campaign opens in France: how does it work?

People can get a Covid booster at same time

Can I still get Covid booster in France if not part of a target group?

The vaccine drive is principally targeted towards vulnerable people

French pharmacies can prescribe and give vaccines: we explain which

They can help with administering both annual and booster jabs

Why French healthcare staff without a Covid jab could return to work

Unvaccinated workers have been barred from doing their jobs since September 2021

France to roll out free vaccine for sexually transmitted infection HPV

The campaign for human papillomavirus (HPV) will target 12- and 13-year-olds and begin in September

Patients fight to reinstate unvaccinated GP in southwest France

The doctor was banned from practising after not ‘giving proof of Covid vaccination status’ but the local mayor says there is fault on both sides

Meningitis jab advised for young in east France after person dies

12 cases of meningitis B, a rare but deadly infection, have been reported in the past year

How do I prove my right to vaccination in France without carte Vitale?

Legally, you cannot be refused a vaccination because you are not in the French health system; we explain why

When will the 2021 French flu vaccination campaign begin?

This year’s programme will launch this month. Here’s what to do it you are eligible but do not receive an invitation letter before the campaign starts

French gendarmerie officer who refused Covid vaccine must leave job

The man from Gironde was initially suspended for 10 days, but has now been moved to a role that does not require contact with the public

France’s flu vaccine campaign opens to all: how to get a dose

The very low infection rates of last year’s socially distanced winter mean that very few people have natural immunity, giving rise to fears of a serious epidemic this year

What do I use instead of French health pass if I’m vaccine exempt?

The French government website states that doctors can supply ‘medical certificates’ as a temporary health pass substitute, but does not specify the information that should be included in them

Why France is no longer using Moderna for Covid booster jabs

Over 65s, medical professionals and vulnerable people are among those eligible to receive a third Covid jab but only the Pfizer vaccine will be used

US announces border opening date for vaccinated EU and UK visitors

November 8 will mark the end of a travel ban first introduced at the beginning of the Covid pandemic

Covid vaccine campaign in France grows as flu jabs set to arrive

Those in risk groups may be able to get both vaccinations at once this autumn at a GP surgery, by a nurse, or at the vaccination centre

Sanofi stops work on French Covid vaccine as ‘it is no longer needed’

The vaccine is effective but the laboratory says there is now no need for another mRNA vaccine. We look at how France’s Covid statistics have dramatically improved in many (but not all) areas

Cold and flu rising in France: What are some common medicine brands?

The decline of infection control measures is making it easier for diseases to spread. Check our list of French over-the-counter remedies to buy to help you get better

WHO-approved vaccines now OK for French health pass on two conditions

Previously, only people who had received a European Medicines Agency-recognised jab were seen as fully vaccinated, but now this is opening up so as to include the Chinese Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines

US to allow vaccinated visitors from the EU to come from November

A travel ban in place for a year and a half will soon come to an end after ‘intense’ talks between US, UK and EU

France-England travel: Day 2 PCR test to be dropped for the vaccinated

The traffic light system will also be scrapped and fully vaccinated travellers coming from non-red list countries will be able to avoid taking pre-departure tests from October 4

Covid vaccines open for over-55s in France

There will also be a longer gap between first and second injections for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, the health minister confirmed

UK-France travel: Traffic light and PCR test update put back to Friday

The announcement, which was initially expected this afternoon, is believed to mark the end of the costly day two PCR tests for vaccinated travellers

French Valneva vaccine maker seeks UK approval despite cancelled order

The UK has cancelled an order of 100 million doses from French company Valneva, which has a base in Scotland

Children will only need French health pass at 12 years and 2 months

Putting back the start date will give children turning 12 enough time to receive both vaccine doses before needing to show their pass

Covid hospital patient numbers drop in France as vaccination continues

It comes as the PM warns against mocking people who are afraid of the vaccine and France’s health chief says there are no current plans to vaccinate under-12s

Covid France: More research needed before under 12s are vaccinated

There is not yet enough data to understand the effect of the vaccine on younger children, France’s Director General of Health said. What are other countries’ policies?

Anti-vax views ‘will cause many deaths' in French overseas territories

France’s health minister described the fourth wave of Covid as an ‘epidemic of the unvaccinated’ that is not over yet, and will hit hardest in areas with low vaccination rates

France races towards 50m first Covid vaccination target, equalling UK

The government is confident that France will hit its target by the end of the month, marking a significant catch-up from low numbers at the start of the campaign

Covid booster jabs for over 65s in France: Five key questions

The booster campaign is set to start in autumn for two major categories of the population

Details of who is eligible for France's Covid-19 booster plan revealed

Over-65s and people with health conditions putting them at risk of getting seriously ill with Covid will be invited for a third vaccine dose at the end of October

Covid France: Gendarmes must be fully vaccinated by September 15

Officers who have contact with the public are subject to obligatory vaccination. The new rule does not extend to civilian agents de police

Two jabs post-Covid now possible in France for travellers to UK

An alert has been sent to vaccination centres so Covid patients considered fully vaccinated after a single vaccine dose in France can have a second dose to ease travel and skip quarantine in the UK

Covid vaccine: French health body says impact on menstruation possible

More than 300 cases of menstrual changes after vaccination with Moderna or Pfizer have been reported in France but no definitive link has been proven. Issues are said to be ‘potential’ side effects

NHS QR codes now compatible with France’s TousAntiCovid app

Visitors from the UK now have a convenient way to ensure their NHS vaccination certificates are recognised at venues in France for ‘health pass’ purposes

UK move to keep quarantine for trips to France 'political,' say French

France has criticised the way the UK has made it the only ‘amber’ country not to benefit from relaxed self-isolation rules and is 'not closing the door' on reciprocal measures

Five new Covid travel rules for France, UK quarantine included

Covid tests, French red listing, Covishield vaccine, UK quarantine… Here is a recap of what has just changed for travel to and from France

Booster jabs against Covid-19 not needed in France ‘for now’

Only elderly and vulnerable people will need them, health authority la Haute autorité de la santé said, but it did not rule out extra shots in future if the data suggested they are needed

Non-vaccinated people represent 80% of new Covid cases in France

The majority of new Covid-19 cases from June 28 to July 4 were among people who were not fully vaccinated, a new study shows. It also suggests jabs are effective against the Delta variant

Reaction: France mandatory vaccine plan covers 1.5m workers in 70 jobs

Workers in the affected sectors have responded with mixed reactions to the new rule, with some quitting their jobs; but support for the measure is high among the general public

How will foreign visitors to France use health pass to go to a cafe?

At present British and other non-EU QR codes on certificates are not compatible with France’s TousAntiCovid application

Making vaccinated Britons who live abroad quarantine on visit 'unfair'

The vaccinations are the same, the medical and public health impacts are the same, yet the quarantine policy to enter the UK is not, says campaign group British in Europe

‘Make Covid vaccine mandatory for all’: French medical academies

Covid-19 jabs should be considered on the same level as the 11 vaccinations already mandatory for children in France, the statement claims

Let vaccinated Britons abroad skip UK quarantine too, demands petition

So far only returning fully vaccinated UK residents will be exempt from 10-day quarantine but thousands sign to say Britons abroad should be included so they can visit family

Fully-vaccinated UK visitors to France may be able to skip quarantine

Ministers are looking at plans which would also reduce the number of tests needed on return from countries such as France saving around £100, according to UK media reports

Covid France: Alert as people relax guard and catch Covid after jab

Doctors report multiple cases of people dropping barrier measures after a first vaccine and being infected with Covid before it can take effect. It is being dubbed ‘vaccinated syndrome’

French medics want obligatory Covid jabs for key workers and students

Obligatory vaccination, starting with front-line workers and at-risk people, is the only way to achieve herd immunity and fend off the virus long-term

Vaccinated non-EU tourists should be able to visit, say EU ambassadors

A plan to simplify entry to the EU, based on health status, has moved forward. However there is confusion in the UK over rules on holidays in France

AstraZeneca: Two new thrombosis cases in France, of which one fatal

Drug safety agency ANSM reported the new cases in women in their 60s and 70s, after more than 3,855,000 injections of the British-Swedish jab had been administered

Vulnerable people still priority for Covid vaccination in France

The government’s spokesperson called for ‘solidarity’ amid pressure for France to widen its vaccination campaign to all

Covid France: Drive-in vaccinations, variants… Latest update April 13

Calls for tighter rules for arrivals from Brazil, France’s first ‘drive-through’ vaccine centre opens and a row breaks out in Moselle over the AstraZeneca jab and South African variant spread

Covid vaccination in France: Dates for 60-70 year-olds and 50-plus

President Macron lists dates of vaccine calendar moving forward and says the vaccine is proving effective. He gives first indications of hope for reopening cultural venues, cafés and restaurants...

First report into side-effects of Covid vaccines in France

The report analysed data from across the country and grouped the results by vaccine type, including Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and AstraZeneca

France urged to speed up vaccination as variants spread

The World Health Organisation has called for vaccinations to be speeded up across Europe amid the new variant threats, as France begins its AstraZeneca rollout for healthcare workers

France aims to roll out Covid jab to all by end of August

The health minister announced the ambitious target in an interview last night

Vaccine passports: France in favour as jab support rises

The majority of the public supports the idea of "vaccination passports" for travel, as support for the vaccine in general is also on the rise in France

France prepares for first Moderna vaccine doses to arrive

Moderna vaccine is approved and set to arrive in France January 11, vaccination centres open and jabs increase - we summarise vaccine updates

Third lockdown ‘not ruled out’ in France if Covid worsens

Health Minister Olivier Véran has not ruled out a new lockdown if necessary, as he advises people not to celebrate New Year - and vaccinations begin today

Covid-19 vaccine in France: Side-effect monitoring increased

France has established a number of rigorous systems to closely monitor any possible side-effects as the Covid-19 vaccines are rolled out

Which Covid-19 vaccinations has France reserved?

France is set to roll-out the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccination before the end of the year. What about the other candidates?

What is stopping Covid vaccination beginning now in France?

The government wants the roll-out to start in 2020, but they must wait for three different authorities to give approval

France prepares as EU says Covid vaccine ready within a week

France’s prime minister will put his vaccination strategy before parliament today as EU health authorities set date of December 21 to discuss vaccine approval

France to begin human trials on major vaccines

The trial project, Covirevac, will test three vaccines overall to check their effectiveness and safety on humans - although the Pfizer vaccine is not included

France targets vaccine roll-out to wider public from April

President Macron is aiming for a spring campaign for the wider public, insisting the jab will not be mandatory. It comes as the UK announces plans to roll-out a vaccine from next week

Covid anti-vax sentiment rises above 50% in France

A new poll shows that 59% of the French public ‘do not intend’ to get a Covid jab when it becomes possible, up from 46% a month ago

Covid-19: Five-stage vaccination plan for France

It is proposed residents in Ehpads - nursing homes - should be the top priority when coronavirus vaccine doses start to arrive.

Flu jab shortage continues in France as stocks drop further

France is still reporting a shortage in flu vaccination doses, with many priority people still on lengthy waiting lists as the government struggles to meet demand

French Covid scientist: ‘I see light at end of the tunnel’

The president of le Conseil Scientifique has said there is cause for hope in early Covid vaccination data as France prepares for 2021