Covid-19 vaccine: what are the rules?
Verified 25 September 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)
What applies to you ?
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You are already vaccinated
The rules depend on the age of the person:
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Person aged 5 years and over
The dosage consists of a single dose of vaccine, regardless of vaccination history.
A deadline of at least 6 months must be respected, since the last dose of vaccine against Covid-19 or the last Covid-19 infection. This period is reduced to 3 months for people aged 80 years or older and immunocompromised people.
Infant or child aged 6 months to 4 years
For those who have already been vaccinated or have been infected, a single dose is sufficient from 6 months after the last infection or injection.
For the others, a primary vaccination schedule should be carried out with 2 doses administered 21 days apart, followed by a 3rd dose administered 8 weeks after the 2th dose.
To find out if you are concerned about the annual dose and where to do it, you can consult the ministry of health page on this issue.
FYI
In 2026, this campaign begins on October 13. In Mayotte, it starts in September.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is recommended in particular the following persons:
- Persons aged 65 years and over
- Entourage of people immunocompromised
- Pregnant women
- Persons staying in a follow-up care facility as well as in a medico-social accommodation facility regardless of their age
- People with Down syndrome 21, psychiatric disorders or dementia
- Obese people
- Entourage of infants less than 6 months of age with risk factors for severe influenza.
Example :
Asthma, diabetes, severe heart failure, history of stroke
If you are not concerned by the target audience of this campaign, you can if you wish receive a reminder for free.
Vaccination is indeed taken care of in 100% for all.
FYI
Flu and Covid vaccines can be injected at same time.
If the 2 vaccines are not administered at the same time, there is no delay between the 2 vaccinations.
An additional dose of vaccine is recommended in the spring for some people.
FYI
Anyone wishing to be vaccinated, even if they are not part of the target, can receive an injection against Covid-19.
The time between 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine or between a Covid-19 infection and a dose of vaccine is 6 months.
This period is reduced to 3 months since the last injection or infection, regardless of their age, for people 80 years and older and people Immunocompromised.
A simulator can be used to find a vaccination site:
You are not yet vaccinated
The rules depend on the age of the person:
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Major
Vaccination is open to all adults except contraindications.
For people aged 5 years and over, the dosage consists of a single dose of vaccine, regardless of vaccination history.
To find out if you are a priority for the annual dose and where to get vaccinated, you can consult the ministry of health page on this issue.
However, if you are not in the target, you can still receive a vaccination for free.
FYI
The 2 vaccination campaigns against Covid and against influenza are conducted at the same time.
Minor from 12 to 17 years old included
Minors aged 12 to 17 years inclusive may be vaccinated with the authorization of persons with parental authority:
- The two parents if they exercise it jointly unless it is impossible for one of the two parents to obtain the agreement of the other parent
- Or the guardian.
Minors, even if they have a Vital Card in their name, must present the Vital Card of one of their parents or a certificate of entitlement mentioning the social security number of one of their parents.
To find out if you are a priority for the annual dose and where to get vaccinated, you can consult the ministry of health page on this issue.
However, if you are not in the target, you can still receive a vaccination for free.
FYI
The 2 vaccination campaigns against Covid and against influenza are conducted at the same time.
A simulator can be used to find a vaccination site:
Vaccination is free of charge and there is no need for a prescription.
You can ask the healthcare professional for a « certified » vaccination certificate in paper format.
You have a child aged 5 to 11 years
Children aged 5 to 11 years can be vaccinated except those with contraindications (example: pediatric multi-systemic inflammatory syndrome).
To find out if your child is affected by the annual dose and where to get vaccinated, you can consult the ministry of health page on this issue.
However, if your child is not in the target, they can still receive a free vaccination.
FYI
The 2 vaccination campaigns against Covid and against influenza are conducted at the same time.
Your child between the ages of 5 and 11 may be vaccinated with the permission of persons with parental authority:
- Both parents if they exercise it jointly unless it is impossible for one of the two parents to obtain the agreement of the other parent
- Or the guardian.
A simulator can be used to find a vaccination site:
You have a child aged 6 months to 4 years
Which children can be vaccinated?
To find out if your child is affected by the annual dose and where to do it, you can consult the ministry of health page on this issue.
Example :
A person (from 6 months) with comorbidities with a higher risk of severe disease is a priority.
FYI
The 2 vaccination campaigns against Covid and against influenza are conducted at the same time.
What parental permission?
Your child can be vaccinated with permission:
- Of the two parents if they exercise it jointly (unless it is impossible for one of the two parents to obtain the agreement of the other parent)
- Or the guardian.
Where to get vaccinated?
A simulator can be used to find a vaccination site:
Free transport for dependent persons
Compulsory vaccination (Article 12), vaccination of minors (Article 1)
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