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Call for Nominations for the Renewal of the National Reference Centers (NRC)...
Santé publique France, the National Public Health Agency, is issuing a call for applications for the renewal of the Committee of National Reference Centers for the Control of Communicable Diseases...
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Real-time whole-genome sequencing for the surveillance of Listeria...
Real-time whole-genome sequencing for the surveillance of Listeria monocytogenes in France
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Video – A look back at the Santé publique France Conference held on May 30,...
More than 1,000 people attended the Public Health Conference on May 30 and 31, 2017, and the Reserve Conference on June 1, 2017, which were opened by Agnès Buzyn, Minister of Solidarity and...
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Santé publique France on social media... follow us!
Twitter, YouTube, and now LinkedIn and Instagram… follow us! Stay up to date on the latest news from Santé publique France, prevention campaigns, publications and study results, job openings, and...
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Hepatitis A: Rise in the Number of Cases Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Since early 2017, an outbreak of hepatitis A has been affecting gay and bisexual men in France, and the number of cases is rising across Europe and in many regions of France. In light of the...
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Heat waves and extreme heat: simple steps you can take to beat the heat
As it does every year, from June 1 to August 31, Santé publique France coordinates the Heat Wave and Health Alert System in close collaboration with Météo-France. As part of this seasonal...
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National Hepatitis B and C Awareness Day, June 20, 2017
Every year, on National Hepatitis B and C Awareness Day, Santé publique France makes available all epidemiological data on viral hepatitis and, for the first time, publishes a summary of national...
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ESTEBAN Study 2014–2016 – Body Weight Chapter: Stabilization of Overweight...
Santé publique France has published the first chapter of the 2014–2016 ESTEBAN study (a health study on the environment, biomonitoring, physical activity, and nutrition) focusing on body weight....
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Heat waves in southeastern France: 6 departments under a yellow alert
Météo-France is forecasting a heat wave in southeastern France through Wednesday, June 14, 2017; this situation is not expected to last long.
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2017 Empreintes Awards: Santé publique France Wins in Three Categories for...
At the 20th annual Empreintes Awards on April 26, 2017, Santé publique France received three awards for its prevention campaign targeting men who have sex with men.
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E-cigarettes, attempts to quit, and smoking cessation: a 6-month follow-up
Electronic cigarettes, quit attempts, and smoking cessation: a 6-month follow-up
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MOOC “Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior Among...
Santé publique France provides permanent access to the resources developed as part of the 2015 and 2016 MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) sessions. Highly appreciated by the 2,129 participants,...
