The flu epidemic is receding but concerns persist.

This is why the health authorities announced on Friday an extension until February 28 of the national vaccination campaign.

“This year, the seasonal influenza epidemic started early and was characterized by high intensity circulation in December and marked severity”, underlined in a joint press release the Ministry of Health, Health Insurance and Public Health France.

Despite a marked decrease in influenza indicators since the beginning of the year, “the circulation of influenza viruses is still active.

An upward recovery in the indicators remains possible over the coming weeks,” warn these three authorities.

Since the start of the vaccination campaign, more than 9 million people targeted by the recommendations have already been vaccinated against influenza, more than last year.

“Vaccination is particularly recommended for people at risk who are likely to develop a severe form.

For these populations, the flu vaccine is fully covered by National Health Insurance and represents the best way to protect themselves from the virus and its complications, "add these three authorities, indicating that 2,000 lives are saved each year on average. in people over 65 thanks to vaccination.

Double vaccination

Alongside vaccination, the systematic adoption by all of barrier gestures remains an effective means of protecting against respiratory infections and their complications.

In addition to the seasonal flu vaccination, the Covid reminder campaign remains open to all.

Vaccination against Covid is particularly recommended for all people aged 60 and over or with a risk factor during this winter period.

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“It is quite possible to administer the vaccines against Covid-19 and seasonal flu at the same time.

If the two vaccines cannot be administered at the same time, there is no particular time limit to be observed between the two injections”, recall the three authorities.

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