Every year, European Vaccination Week is an opportunity to recall the importance of vaccinating children and adults and to give the necessary boosters. Vaccination remains the most effective means of prevention to protect against certain serious infections and reduce the risk of epidemics. European Vaccination Week offers the opportunity to provide information on the individual and collective benefits of vaccination, and to remind people that “Being up to date with your vaccinations means being assured of the best protection”.
What is European Vaccination Week (EWW)?
Created in 2005 by the WHO (World Health Organization), it is organized in more than 200 countries around the world today. It constitutes a key moment of communication and action among health professionals and the general public. Its objective is to raise awareness of the issues surrounding vaccination. But also to promote its effectiveness at all ages of life. Vaccination is the best and first protection against certain infectious diseases. It is important to be up to date with your vaccinations and to get vaccinated!
How is European Vaccination Week organized in France?
In France, the event is coordinated at the national level by the Ministry of Health and Public Health France, and managed regionally by the Regional Health Agencies (ARS).
In the region, the SEV is organized with the involvement of health professionals and numerous structures: vaccination centers, maternal and child protection centers, health establishments, health insurance organizations, mutual societies, territorial and local authorities, other services of the State (National Education and Youth, Work, Sports, etc.), associations, etc.
- To consult the calendar of actions in the Grand Est, click here
HPV vaccination campaign in schools
Despite its effectiveness against many cancers in girls and boys, vaccination coverage against HPV remains insufficient in France. 80% of women and men are exposed to these viruses during their lifetime. Today, vaccination against HPV prevents up to 90% HPV infections causing cancer (cervix, anus, oropharynx, penis, vulva and vagina). Each year in France, 6,400 new cases of cancer are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV).
Following the presidential announcement of February 28, 2023, an HPV vaccination campaign is launched nationally in 5th grade colleges.th. The first dose was administered from September to December 2023. The passage of mobile teams from vaccination centers for the second dose began at the beginning of April and will end in June. In the Grand Est, 13 vaccination centers and their branches are involved in the campaign. More than 9,000* students have already been vaccinated during the first part of the campaign. In addition to HPV vaccination, 8 out of 10 departments also offer catch-up vaccinations for other valences when the child is not up to date. This campaign aims to register over time, the parents of middle school students in class 5th will be asked to agree to the vaccination of their children.
