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Heat Wave: Precautions to Take

Weather forecasts predict an intense heat wave across the country, one that will last longer than the previous one and affect a large part of the country. On August 6, Météo-France placed 45...

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Heat Wave: Simple Steps to Take

The weather forecast predicts a period of intense heat across the region, lasting a few days, but longer in the Rhône Valley. Santé publique France is reminding the public of simple precautions...

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Annual Report - Santé publique France Looks Back on the Highlights of 2019

As it does every year, Santé publique France has published its annual report. Timeline, flipbook, infographics… Discover the highlights of 2019.

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Seasonality and COVID-19: Current Understanding of Virus Transmission

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Summer Risks: Some Precautions to Take

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.

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Heat Waves and COVID-19: Current Understanding of Preventive Measures

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.

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Mortality in France: Where Do the Figures Come From?

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...

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Call for Proposals for the Creation of a Registry of Congenital Anomalies

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Cervical Cancer Screening: HPV Testing Recommended for Women Over 30

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...

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Heat waves and extreme heat: monitoring and preventive measures tailored to...

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...

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Outbreak of tick-borne encephalitis linked to the consumption of raw-milk...

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...

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Appointment of the National Center for the Promotion of Physical Activity...