Key PointsA widespread heat wave has been affecting mainland France since July 4. The entire population of mainland France has been under an orange or red heat wave alert. Between July...

SurSaUD® Emergency and Death Surveillance. Weekly Summary for July 16, 2026.

Santé publique France has released data on excess all-cause mortality observed during the heat wave from June 17 to July 2, 2026, which exposed nearly the entire population to extreme...

Key PointsThe second heat wave of 2026—defined for each department as temperatures exceeding the departmental alert thresholds for at least three consecutive days—began on June 17,...

This flyer outlines the role of the National Missions on Healthcare-Associated Infections (MNIAS). These missions are led by Santé publique France and are responsible for surveillance...

This poster, intended for the general public, reminds people that antibiotics are not effective against viral illnesses such as bronchitis.

This poster, intended for the general public, reminds people that antibiotics are not effective against viral illnesses such as the flu.

This poster, intended for the general public, reminds people that antibiotics are not effective against viral illnesses, such as most cases of strep throat.

This informational brochure on pertussis vaccination answers the key questions that pregnant women may have on this topic: Why should I get vaccinated during pregnancy? Are there any...

This flyer introduces the "In Practice" tool on the 1000-premiers-jours.fr website, a simple and interactive tool that helps parents and expectant parents find practical advice on everyday items.