Developed by the Ministry of Health, after consulting the High Authority for Health (HAS), the vaccination schedule brings together all the recommendations applicable to people residing in France according to their age and issues “general” vaccination recommendations. and “particular” vaccination recommendations specific to specific situations (increased risks of complications, exposure or transmission) or occupational exposures.
What changes in the 2021 vaccination schedule
- Vaccination against papillomavirus (HPV) is extended to boys aged 11 to 14, with catch-up vaccination for those aged between 15 and 19. This recommendation has been applicable since January 1, 2021.
- Flu vaccination recommendations for professionals now include fire and rescue service personnel (SDIS), home help service personnel (SAAD), and home helpers via CESU (individual employers) for the elderly or those at risk of severe flu.
- the Efluelda vaccine® will be available for the 2021-2022 seasonal flu vaccination campaign and will complete the vaccination offer for people aged 65 and over. This quadrivalent influenza vaccine obtained marketing authorization in April 2020 as part of a European evaluation procedure.
What are the mandatory and recommended vaccinations for children
Since January 1, 2018, 8 vaccinations, previously recommended, have become mandatory : these are vaccinations against whooping cough, invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections, hepatitis B, pneumococcal infections, invasive meningococcal serogroup C infections, measles, mumps and rubella, i.e. a total of 11 mandatory vaccinations. These 11 vaccinations are performed, unless there is a recognized medical contraindication, in the first 18 months of the child.
whooping cough : vaccination is carried out with a combined vaccine at two-month intervals, at the age of 2 months (8 weeks) and 4 months, followed by a booster at the age of 11 months. A booster shot of this vaccine is recommended6 at the age of 6 years.
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio : the primary vaccination comprises two injections at the age of 8 weeks and 4 months, followed by a booster at the age of 11 months. Subsequent boosters are recommended at age 6 and then between 11 and 13 years.
Invasive Haemophilus Influenzae type b infections : two injections 2 months apart at the age of 2 months (8 weeks) and at 4 months, followed by a booster at the age of 11 months.
Hepatitis B : two injections at the age of 2 months (8 weeks) and 4 months, followed by a booster at the age of 11 months
Invasive meningococcal infections : one dose at 5 months and a second dose at 12 months.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections: vaccination is recommended for all young girls and for all boys aged 11 to 14 years old with two doses spaced 6 to 13 months apart. In the context of catch-up vaccination, vaccination is recommended for both sexes between 15 and 19 years of age. Any new vaccination must be initiated with the vaccine Gardasil 9®. The vaccines are not interchangeable and any vaccination initiated with the Cervarix® must be completed with the same vaccine.
Pneumococcal infections : two injections two months apart at 8 weeks and 4 months of age followed by a booster dose at 11 months of age.
Measles Mumps Rubella : an injection at 12 months followed by a second injection between 16 and 18 months, regardless of the mode of care of the child.
Tuberculosis : vaccination is no longer compulsory for entry into nursery or school but it is recommended for children exposed to a high risk of tuberculosis, from the age of 1 month, ideally during the 2nd month . The children at risk are those born in a country with a high tuberculosis endemicity or one of whose parents is from these countries; children who must stay at least one month in countries with a high tuberculosis endemicity, those who have a family history of tuberculosis (collateral or direct ascendants) and children residing in Île-de-France, Guyana or Mayotte.
What are the recommended vaccinations for adults?
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio : adult boosters are recommended at fixed ages of 25, 45 and 65, then every 10 years.
Measles Mumps Rubella : catch-up for people born after 1980, to obtain a total of two doses of trivalent MMR vaccine (with a minimum delay of one month between doses), regardless of their history with respect to the three diseases.
Shingles : vaccination is recommended for adults aged 65 to 74, including people who have already had one or more episodes of shingles. A single dose and no reminder.
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