Vaccination

Vaccination

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

Our Mission

  • Promote vaccination among the general public and healthcare professionals

  • Monitoring changes in public perception of vaccination and among healthcare professionals, and building their confidence

  • Conduct epidemiological surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases 

  • Monitoring vaccination coverage

  • Contributing to expert analysis of vaccination policies at the national and European levels.

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In brief

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

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European Immunization Week 2026: Protecting Young People Through Vaccination—A ...

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European Immunization Week

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What We Do

Vaccination is the most effective public health measure in the fight against infectious diseases. With the exception of water sanitation, no other intervention has had as great an impact on reducing mortality and promoting population growth. Yet vaccination no longer enjoys unanimous public supp...

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Data

Vaccination coverage refers to the proportion of people who have been vaccinated in a given population at a specific point in time. To assess vaccination coverage, Santé publique France has conducted several surveys.

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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

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Vaccination: Names of Diseases and Their Translations [Postcard: French / ...

The postcard lists the names of 15 diseases included in the French vaccination schedule. The card can be inserted into the vaccination record or attached to the schedule summary. Its purpose is to...

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Whooping Cough. Pregnant Women. 5 Good Reasons to Get Vaccinated

This informational brochure on pertussis vaccination answers the key questions that pregnant women may have on this topic: Why should I get vaccinated during pregnancy? Are there any risks to my...

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

2 publications

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Analysis of the epidemiological impact of different vaccination strategies on the incidence of pediatric tuberculosis: arguments in favor of a potential revision of the current BCG vaccination strategy in mainland France

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