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Vaccination in France:
practical guides 2026

Factual articles to help families and expats living in France stay up to date with vaccination requirements, schedules, and practical steps.

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France vaccination calendar 2026: what changes for children

Published 27 April 2026. Meningococcal catch-up, HPV to age 26, measles obligation for professionals. Here's what it means for your family.

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Babies
Meningococcal ACWY and B: why these vaccines became mandatory in France
Since 2025, two new vaccines are mandatory for babies born after 1 January 2023. Catch-up, schedules, reimbursement.
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Practical guide
Lost vaccination record in France: 5 ways to reconstruct it
Mon espace santé, GP, PMI, school health, catch-up. The 5 official routes, all free in 2026.
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Teens · Young adults
HPV catch-up vaccination to age 26 in France
Since December 2025, Gardasil 9 is reimbursed up to age 26 for all women and men in France.
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Parents
Mandatory vaccines for nursery and school in France 2026
The exact list by date of birth, documents to provide, and what happens if you're behind.
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Travel
Travelling from France: vaccination requirements and the yellow card
Yellow fever, meningococcal ACWY for Hajj/Umra, recommendations by destination. A practical pre-departure guide.
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Professionals
Measles vaccination obligation for healthcare and childcare workers in France 2026
Who is affected, how to prove immunity, and what to do if you don't have 2 MMR doses.
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