Pneumococcal infections

Pneumococcal infections most often affect vulnerable individuals (people with chronic illnesses, young children, older adults, etc.), but they can be prevented through vaccination.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of invasive pneumococcal infections and assessing the impact of vaccination

  • Promote vaccination

  • Informing healthcare professionals and the general public

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The disease

Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. These invasive infections can be serious and usually require hospitalization.

Pneumococcal infections, a major cause of illness and death

Pneumococcal infections are caused by a bacterium called Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumococci can cause infections in many parts of the body: the middle ear (otitis) in children, the sinuses (sinusitis) in adults, the membranes...

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What We Do

Pneumococcal infections are a major cause of illness and death worldwide. They are monitored by Santé publique France.

Since pneumococcal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among the most vulnerable populations (young children, older adults, and people with chronic diseases), they represent a public health challenge.
Santé publique France is responsible for the epidemiological...

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Data

View data on the epidemiological situation regarding pneumococcal infections in France on Santé publique France.

The surveillance system for invasive pneumococcal infections established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the epidemiological trends of this vaccine-preventable disease as well as vaccination coverage.

Stable vaccination coverage

Three-dose vaccination coverage among children...

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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

Infant Vaccination

To reduce the incidence of infectious diseases, prevent the persistence of outbreaks, and improve vaccination coverage, the law of December 30, 2017, expands the number of mandatory vaccinations...

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Pneumococcal Infections - Infants: 5 Good Reasons to Get Vaccinated

This public information brochure explains the reasons for vaccinating infants against pneumococcal disease: What are the different forms of this serious infection? Who should be vaccinated? Is the...

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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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enquêtes/études

Outbreak of Streptococcus pyogenes (SGA) emm60.11 infections in a community of homeless drug users in the Lille metropolitan area, August 2020–April 2022. Investigation and Management Report

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In relation to

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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