Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It is spread through the air. The BCG vaccine given to children primarily protects against severe forms of the disease.

Our Missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of tuberculosis 

  • Assessing the impact of the suspension of mandatory BCG vaccination on the incidence of tuberculosis 

  • Informing healthcare professionals 

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In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on tuberculosis here

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GUIDE

Vaccination of healthcare workers

See the guide "Risk of Occupational Tuberculosis: Prevention and Monitoring—The Role of BCG" on the geres.org website

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Expert video

World Tuberculosis Day. What is the current situation in France?

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news

Online reporting of tuberculosis is now available to reporters on e-do

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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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