The Health Barometers are periodic surveys, conducted since 1992, designed to gain a better understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and health practices of the French population.

Since the 1990s, there has been an increase in the use of emergency departments in France. To reduce this use and prevent the overburdening of emergency departments, various measures...

Introduction – This article presents an analysis of the epidemiological and virological characteristics of the influenza epidemic that occurred in mainland France during the 2024–25...

Key Points The year 2024 was marked by the resurgence of pertussis in France, with a significant increase in the number of cases across the country. The resumption of bacterial...

Santé publique France has released its annual pertussis surveillance data, revealing an epidemic outbreak in 2024. In light of this, Santé publique France is reminding the public of the...

To mark National Air Quality Day on October 14, 2025, Santé publique France is releasing an infographic on the importance of measures to improve air quality and their direct benefits for our health.

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract that is typically accompanied by little or no fever. It is highly contagious and progresses slowly in humans.