Accidental drowning, sun-related risks, extreme heat… summer isn’t without its dangers. Santé publique France offers some tips to help ensure a worry-free summer.

Santé publique France has published a summary of the current state of knowledge regarding heat wave prevention among the general population during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the indicators reported daily to the public has been the number of deaths, as calculated by Santé publique France. The agency is releasing today’s...

The guidelines for cervical cancer screening among women aged 30 to 65 are changing. The French National Authority for Health (HAS) recommends that the HPV test, which is more effective for these...

The national heat wave plan has been in effect since June 1, 2020. Santé publique France has updated its heat wave monitoring system and prevention messages to provide new tools tailored to the...

Santé publique France has issued an update following the occurrence of several cases of tick-borne encephalitis linked to the consumption of raw-milk cheese in the Ain department between April and...

Santé publique France has published a summary of the current understanding of COVID-19 in children in anticipation of the reopening of daycare centers and schools, with the aim of addressing...

Santé publique France testified on May 11, 2020, regarding the links between air pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic. This provided an opportunity to reiterate that the resumption of economic...

Santé publique France has published a summary of the current evidence on the use and effectiveness of surgical and alternative masks in anticipation of a widespread requirement to wear masks in...

Launch of the 15th European Immunization Week, April 20–26, 2020, designated by the WHO as the “Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.”