Influenza and Covid-19: new joint vaccination campaign this autumn

The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 is conducted in conjunction with the influenza vaccination campaign from 13 october 2026, with the exception of Mayotte, where the vaccination campaign began in September, and Reunion, where the campaign is aligned with that of the southern hemisphere.

Concomitant vaccination is recommended whenever a person is eligible for both vaccinations, regardless of age.

The 2 vaccines can be injected on the same day on 2 separate areas of the body (the 2 arms for example). If they are not administered at the same time, you do not have a minimum time between the 2 vaccinations.

These vaccines are the most effective protection, especially if you are over 65 years of age or if you are at risk of a severe form of either disease (due to a chronic disease for example).

Update on seasonal influenza vaccination

The people targeted by the campaign, and who benefit from 100% of the vaccine and injection, are as follows:

• persons aged 65 and over;
• persons under 65 years of age with certain chronic diseases (including children from 6 months of age);
• pregnant women;
• people with obesity (body mass index, BMI, greater than or equal to 40);
• persons staying in a follow-up care facility or in a medico-social accommodation facility, irrespective of their age.

Vaccination is also recommended for other populations, in order to ensure indirect protection: health professionals (especially those who have contact with people at risk), those around infants less than 6 months at risk of serious complications and immunocompromised people, home helpers of vulnerable people, professionals exposed to swine and avian influenza viruses.

You can find all the practical modalities of vaccination and coverage by the Health Insurance according to the profiles on the page Ameli.

The flu shot can be given by a doctor, midwife, nurse or pharmacist.

Update on COVID-19 vaccination

Vaccination against Covid-19 is recommended every year starting in the autumn, especially for people aged 65 and over. Anyone wishing to be vaccinated, even if they are not part of the target, can receive a dose of vaccine.

The vaccine can be administered by doctors, nurses, pharmacists (for these 2 health professionals, the patient must be over 5 years old), midwives, medical or pharmacy students (under the supervision of a practicum supervisor).

Covid-19 vaccines are being taken care of in 100% by the Health Insurance.

Vaccination recommendations

Vaccination is strongly recommended for the following people:

• persons aged 80 years and over;
• immunocompromised patients, regardless of age;
• residents of residential care facilities for dependent elderly persons (Ehpad) and long-term care units (LTCUs), regardless of age;
• all people at very high risk of developing a severe form of the disease, according to each individual medical situation and as part of a medical decision.

Vaccination schedule according to profiles

• Persons aged 5 years and over : 1 dose of vaccine. This population (or legal guardians) must make an appointment directly with a health professional who offers vaccination.
• Children under 5 years of age who have been previously vaccinated or infected with the virus : 1 dose of vaccine.
• Children under 5 who have never been vaccinated or infected with the virus : 3 doses of vaccine (first 2 doses 21 days apart, and 3^e 8 weeks later). In case of infection after the 1^re dose, it is necessary to wait 3 months before the 2^e dose and the 3^e dose is deleted. In case of infection after the 2^e dose, it takes 3 months to perform the 3^e dose.

A deadline of 6 months must be respected after the last vaccination injection or the last Covid-19 infection (3 months for immunocompromised people and people aged 80 years and over).