Clément Perruche 1:45 p.m., November 9, 2021

While the figures for the epidemic have deteriorated slightly in recent days, Emmanuel Macron should address this Tuesday evening in his speech the question of the third dose for those over 65.

Guest from Europe 1, epidemiologist Philippe Amouyel explained the benefits of a third dose in seniors.

INTERVIEW

This Tuesday evening, Emmanuel Macron will address the French. The head of state should address the issue of the health situation, which has deteriorated slightly in recent days. At the end of last week, the incidence rate was 69 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, almost double from a month ago. To prevent hospitals from being saturated again, several subjects are on Emmanuel Macron's table, and in particular the hypothesis of a third compulsory dose for those over 65 years old. Philippe Amouyel, epidemiologist and professor of public health at Lille University Hospital, was the guest of

Europe Midi

. He explained the interest of such a measure.

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"Studies in Israel have shown that when you are over 65 and past the sixth month after the second injection, your immunity goes down. And revaccinating yourself with a third dose cuts your risk of being contaminated and with the risk of developing a severe form, "explained the epidemiologist, who admitted that the health situation was deteriorating slightly. "We are facing a rise in numbers. Of course, it is not huge, but to prevent it from becoming so, measures must be taken sufficiently early. We might as well anticipate this drop in immunity which could lead to an increase in severe cases. "

Philippe Amouyel also recalled that there were also many adults who were still not vaccinated.

In those over 80, 500,000 people have not yet received the slightest dose.

The recall campaign for those at risk is also important.

"The fact of accelerating the vaccination would make it possible to avoid a possible rebound, which would allow us to spend a serene winter", explained the epidemiologist.