If the seasonal return of the flu is well known, Covid-19, the cause of several epidemic waves each year, has added a health risk to the autumn-winter period, where other respiratory viruses also circulate, such as that of influenza. origin of bronchiolitis. Tuesday October 14 began the vaccination campaign against these two viruses. According to a study by Santé Publique France, one in two French people intend to be vaccinated against the flu and Covid-19.
Vaccination and barrier gestures
For the second year in a row, people at risk can be vaccinated against Covid-19 and the flu simultaneously, during the same visit. One of the major challenges is to“anchor the double flu-Covid vaccination” as “double protection for priority audiences”summarized Sarah Sauneron, Deputy Director General of Health, during a press conference Monday October 14. More than 17.2 million French people are invited to be vaccinated against these two viral pathologies. The categories targeted as a priority are at risk of developing serious forms: those over 65, residents of nursing homes, people of all ages suffering from certain chronic illnesses or severe obesity, pregnant women.
Among those eligible for the new dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, 59% intended to do so.
new dose. Respondents to the Public Health France survey who are eligible but do not intend to do the fall booster do not want to get the vaccine every year, fear adverse effects or doubt its effectiveness. Concerning the flu, 52% of targeted people intend to be vaccinated this winter. By surveying all respondents, 50% would accept the flu vaccination and a new dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and 32% would do both doses at the same time.
The Public Health France survey also focuses on adherence to barrier gestures. She reveals that “the low adoption of wearing a mask is confirmed again this year, in all circumstances, even in the event of symptoms, in the presence of vulnerable people or in busy places”.
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