Infections invasives à méningocoque

Invasive meningococcal infections

Invasive meningococcal infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Reporting and surveillance of these infections are intended to strengthen prevention efforts against this disease.

Our Mission

  • Describe the epidemiology of invasive meningococcal infections

  • Detect clusters of cases and unusual situations

  • Assess and monitor vaccination coverage

  • Promote vaccination against invasive meningococcal C infections for infants and adolescents

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The disease

Invasive meningococcal infections

Meningococcus is a bacterium found exclusively in humans and is a commensal of the nasopharynx. It possesses a polysaccharide capsule that determines its serogroup. Among the twelve described serogroups, strains of serogroups A, B, C, Y, and W are responsible...

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What We Do

Santé publique France is responsible for the epidemiological surveillance of IIM, which makes it possible to describe the characteristics of patients, monitor trends in transmission within the population, detect any abnormal situations early on, and, if necessary, implement measures to prevent...

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Data

The surveillance conducted by Santé publique France makes it possible to track trends in the incidence rate, monitor patient characteristics, and identify abnormal situations.

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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

brochure

Meningococcal Meningitis and Septicemia: 5 Good Reasons to Get Vaccinated

Brochure for parents of infants, regarding the first dose at 3 months for type B and at 6 months for types ACWY. Distributed to healthcare professionals.

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Vaccination Against Meningococcal Infections: A Guide for Your Practice

This document, intended for healthcare professionals, provides an overview of the current epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease, vaccination recommendations, and vaccination practices.

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Publications

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

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Vaccination

Vaccination

thematic dossier

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

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