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COVID-19 in Children: Current Understanding Ahead of School Reopening

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...

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Air Pollution and COVID-19: Hearing by Santé publique France

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...

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COVID-19: Current Understanding of the Widespread Use of Masks in Public Spaces

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...

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European Immunization Week, April 20–26, 2020: ‘Year of Nurses and Midwives’

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

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Changes in the policy excluding men who have sex with men from donating...

The evolving blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men: impact on the risk of HIV transmission through blood transfusion in France.

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Characteristics of hospitalizations with a diagnosis of influenza, France,...

Characteristics of hospitalizations due to influenza, France, 2012–2013 through 2016–2017 influenza seasons

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COVID-19: Santé publique France’s Health Reserve Mobilized

Geneviève Chêne, Director General of Santé publique France, and her team visited the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on February 5, 2020, where 60 reservists are assisting with the care of...

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Salmonella Dublin Outbreak Linked to Consumption of Raw-Milk Morbier Cheese:...

Thirteen cases of Salmonella Dublin are currently under investigation: a link has been identified to the consumption of raw-milk Morbier cheese between November 2019 and January 2020.

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Pesticide Exposure Among Residents Living Near Agricultural Areas: A...

Pesticide exposure among residents living near agricultural lands: A review

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What are effective interventions for preventing suicide? The special report...

In the December 2019 issue of its quarterly journal *La Santé en action*, Santé publique France has published a special feature on suicide prevention that provides an overview of current knowledge...

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Social Marketing: From Understanding Audiences to Changing Behavior

To mark the publication of the book *Social Marketing: From Understanding Audiences to Changing Behavior* in November 2019, read this joint interview with the authors, Karine Gallopel-Morvan and...

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Alcohol consumption in France: What’s the situation among the French?

Santé publique France has released new data featuring a regional analysis of alcohol consumption, as well as regional and departmental indicators of alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.