Tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough… what are the mandatory and recommended vaccine boosters for adults ?

Health authorities continue to emphasize the importance of keeping your vaccinations up to date. Nearly half of French people say they are poorly informed about vaccinations recommended for adults.

Nearly one in two French people said last April that they were poorly informed about the recall campaigns. On the occasion of European Vaccination Week, health authorities continue to emphasize the essential nature of vaccinations. of updating its vaccines, as our colleagues point out BFMTV.

Mandatory reminders

Among the mandatory reminders: diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis (dTP). The dTP booster is "necessary" every 20 years to maintain its effectiveness, that is to say at 25 years, 45 years and 65 years, then once every ten years. The booster against whooping cough must be given at age 25.

In fact last week, Public Health France (SpF) called for vigilance regarding the resumption of circulation of this very contagious and sometimes serious disease. It particularly affects infants too young to be vaccinated, as well as adolescents and adults who have lost vaccination protection, because booster shots have not been given.

Vaccination on the rise in 2023

There are also vaccinations recommended by health authorities, such as the annual vaccine against the flu, against Covid-19 or now against shingles for those over 65. All recommended vaccines are listed on the Health Insurance vaccination calendar.

According to Public Health France, among adults, vaccination coverage against influenza and Covid-19 "remains insufficient among people at risk", especially people over 65. The annual report noted an increase in vaccination of the French in 2023, which should still "improve" against certain infections such as measles.

In view of "the resurgence of preventable diseases such as measles" and the arrival of millions of foreign visitors during of the Olympic Games, "it is particularly necessary to strengthen the vaccination catch-up of all children, adolescents and young adults born after 1980 who would not have received a complete two-dose schedule& ;quot;, defended the agency this Monday, April 22.

However, more than 8 out of 10 people are in favor of vaccination in general. A situation which has "stabilized" in mainland France.