Influenza and Covid-19: vaccination campaign extended

The joint vaccination campaign against seasonal influenza and Covid-19 began on 14 October 2025.

Based on epidemiological data collected up to January 18, 2026, Santé publique France observed a still very active circulation of influenza viruses throughout the territory.

A resumption of viral circulation has been observed especially among the youngest since the beginning of the January school year; this could lead in the coming weeks to an increase in consultations and hospitalizations in the other age groups.

In this context, the vaccination campaign against seasonal influenza and Covid-19, which was supposed to end on January 31, is extended until 28 february.

Concomitant vaccination is recommended as soon as 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 way to protect yourself, especially if you are over 65 years old or 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 the injection, are as follows:

• persons aged 65 years and over;
• people under 65 with certain chronic diseases (including children from 6 months of age);
• pregnant women;
• people with obesity (with a 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), the entourage of infants under 6 months at risk of serious complications and immunocompromised people, home help for 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 vaccine can be given by a doctor, midwife, nurse or pharmacist (in some cases only for these last 2 healthcare professionals).

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 supervisor).

Covid-19 vaccines are supported 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 facilities for dependent elderly people (nursing homes) and long-term care units (LTC units), regardless of their 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 healthcare 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 years of age 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 after the last vaccination injection or Covid-19 infection (3 months for immunocompromised people and people aged 80 years and over) must be respected.