Covid-19 vaccine: what are the rules?

Verified 06 May 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (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 are already primed 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 affected by the annual dose and where to do it, you can consult the ministry of health page dedicated to this issue.

FYI  

In 2025, this campaign began on October 14. In Mayotte, it started on September 9.

This reminder campaign is highly recommended people most at risk of severe disease to receive a booster dose at autumn, in particular to:

  • Persons aged 65 years and over 
  • Immunocompromised persons (a person whose immune system is not working well and who is therefore more vulnerable to infection)
  • Pregnant women 
  • Residents in residential facilities for dependent elderly people (nursing homes) and long-term care units (LTCUs) 
  • People at very high risk of severe illness according to each individual medical situation and as part of a decision shared with the health care teams 
  • People living in close relationships or in regular contact with immunocompromised or vulnerable people, including health and medico-social professionals
  • People (from 6 months of age) with comorbidities at higher risk of severe disease

Example :

Complicated high blood pressure, chronic heart, vascular, liver, kidney, lung diseases, diabetes, obesity, cancers, solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, people with Down syndrome 21, psychiatric disorders or dementia.

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 managed at 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.

For some people, an additional dose of vaccine is recommended in the spring.

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 one 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:

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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 older, 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 dedicated to this issue.

However, if you are not in the target, you can still receive a vaccination for free.

FYI  

Since the October 15, 2024However, 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 2 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 Vitale card in their name, must present the Vitale 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 dedicated to this issue.

However, if you are not in the target, you can still receive a vaccination for free.

FYI  

Since the October 15, 2024However, 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:

Find a place for Covid-19 vaccination

Vaccination is free of charge and there's 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 (e.g. 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 dedicated to 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 aged 5 to 11 years can be vaccinated with the authorization of the 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:

Find a place for Covid-19 vaccination

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 dedicated to 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 the authorization:

  • 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:

Find a place for Covid-19 vaccination