In the context of the current flu epidemic, Yannick Neuder, the Minister of Health and Access to Care, estimated that the question of compulsory vaccination may also arise, in addition to caregivers, for patients who benefit from care for a long-term illness (ALD). It remains to be seen what form this obligation could take? “A co-payment or a very strong recommendation”he suggested, admitting that he did not yet have a precise idea on this question. His speech took place in Paris, as part of a conference on vaccination against respiratory infections in adults. Philippe Besset, the president of the Federation of Pharmaceutical Unions of France (FSPF) and the Health Liberals, also invited, spoke out in favor of compulsory vaccination for caregivers, even promising “not to shy away” on the question. And while flu vaccines are currently lacking in certain pharmacies, Philippe Besset took the opportunity to send a new message about orders, so as not to find himself in the same situation during the 2025-2026 vaccination campaign: “Consultation with public authorities could make it possible to issue recommendations to pharmacists for next year’s order,” he added. Finally, at his weekly press conference on January 17, he raised the idea of creating a buffer stock with wholesale distributors and an agreement with vaccine manufacturers so that they can take up to 20 % of doses if vaccines remained on the arms of certain pharmacists.
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