Now there is no possible ambiguity. In a document sent to healthcare professionals by the Directorate General of Health (DGS), the Ministry of Health reiterates that “all Frenchmen who wish [pouvait] get a booster shot against covid ». A point that the Minister of Health, Francois Brown, had already announced on Friday, December 9, during a press conference.
The Department of Health states that this recall remains “very highly recommended“for.
- people aged 60 and over;
- EHPAD and USLD (long-term care unit) residents, regardless of their age;
- Immunocompromised people, regardless of their age.
- People with one or more concomitant diseases, regardless of age.
- Pregnant women from the first trimester of pregnancy;
- Specialists in healthcare and medical-social fields;
- People who live in the neighborhood or are in regular contact with vulnerable people.
Six months late
The document also argues that the recall “can be performed six months after the last injection“. “In case of recent infection with Covid-19, the booster is recommended three months after infection, with a minimum of six months after the last injection.», he clarifies again. Note that: “People 80 and older, as well as residents of nursing homes and USLDs, and immunocompromised people, regardless of age, may require a booster three months after the last infection or injection.”.
The Ministry of Health informs that “27% of people age 80 and older with full primary vaccinations were protected from a recent vaccination or infection.”. For people aged 60 to 79, the rising figure reaches 39%. “These indicators show that the most vulnerable people to Covid-19 are still insufficiently protected.», also mention this document.
Acceleration of the campaign
More globally, the number of people vaccinated with the Omicron-adapted booster flattened from a seven-day average of 52,138 on December 4 to 85,373 on December 11. Within two weeks (from November 27), this indicator even multiplied by almost 2.3.
“There are many people who want to be vaccinated during the holidays. To protect themselves and their loved ones», explained this Tuesday Figaro Pierre-Olivier Variot, President of the Union of Community Pharmacists (USPO).
Source: Le Figaro
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