On the occasion of European Vaccination Week (19–25 April), the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital (CHU) is mobilizing to remind people of the importance of vaccination at all ages and to inform the public about current vaccination recommendations.
As part of this initiative, healthcare professionals from the CHU are organizing two information days open to the public:
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the main hall of the Gabriel-Montpied site
- Wednesday, 29 April 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the main hall of the Estaing site
These information stands aim to help everyone better understand vaccination, how it works, its indications, and the vaccination schedule. Visitors will be able to ask questions and review their individual vaccination status, with particular attention given to those most at risk: pregnant women, people aged 65 and over, and patients with chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems.
The teams will also highlight the digital tool “Mon espace santé”: with secure access, it allows users in particular to view and record their vaccinations.
Vaccination: a measure of individual and collective protection
Vaccination stimulates the immune system, enabling it to better protect against potentially serious diseases such as influenza, COVID‑19, whooping cough, measles, and pneumococcal infections.
Healthcare professionals emphasize that vaccine-preventable infections remain far more dangerous than the vaccines themselves. While vaccines do not guarantee complete protection, they significantly reduce the severity of infections and help protect the most vulnerable individuals.
The vaccination schedule is regularly updated to strengthen this protection. Key recent changes include:
- Vaccination against meningococcal groups ACWY and B has been mandatory for all infants since 1 January 2025.
- The RSV vaccine is recommended for pregnant women between the 32nd and 36th weeks of pregnancy, as well as for people aged 75 and over (or from 65 years of age for those with chronic conditions).
- Shingles vaccination has been extended to all people aged 65 and over.
- Pneumococcal vaccination is now recommended for everyone over the age of 65, with or without risk factors.
- A booster dose against whooping cough is recommended for those in close contact with newborns.
- Catch-up vaccination for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) is recommended for people born after 1980 who are insufficiently vaccinated.
Through these initiatives, the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital (CHU) reaffirms that vaccination remains a major public health issue, accessible to everyone at every stage of life.
What about vaccination at the CHU?
For several years, the CHU has been working with the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (Health Insurance Fund) to facilitate access to vaccination at the hospital for patients with long-term conditions (ALD), complementing the services available in the community (medical or nursing practices, community pharmacies). This care is provided at no additional cost.
