Key Points

Key indicators of preventive behaviors among the French population during Wave 37 (September 11–18, 2023) and comparison with Wave 35 (September 12–19, 2022)

• 15% of participants report wearing a mask systematically in the presence of vulnerable people.

• 60% (unchanged) of respondents would be willing to continue following or follow more frequently preventive measures in the event of a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic (versus 25% in the event of a flu pandemic).

• 74% (stable) of participants eligible for the new fall COVID-19 vaccine dose due to their age (≥65 years) or underlying health conditions (pregnancy, comorbidities, obesity) report intending to receive it.

• 49% (stable) of participants at risk of severe forms of the flu due to their age (≥65 years) or underlying conditions (comorbidities, obesity) report wanting to receive both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

• 31% of respondents who have had symptoms of COVID-19 since January 2023 did not get tested following their symptoms.