Key Points

Among Pregnant Women

• Nearly 80% of women who gave birth in 2025 were vaccinated against pertussis
  . This vaccination coverage has risen sharply since 2023 (+27 percentage points).
• 59% of eligible pregnant women were vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus
  (RSV) infections during the 2025–2026
  RSV immunization campaign. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the 2024–2025 campaign (+17
  percentage points), during which this vaccination was first implemented.

Among people aged 65 and older

• Influenza vaccination coverage increased by nearly 3 percentage points—for the
  first time since the COVID-19 pandemic—with 59% of people vaccinated during the 2025–2026 season. However, it still falls short of the 75% target set by the World Health Organization.
• 25% of those at risk of severe illness were properly vaccinated against
  pneumococcal infections in 2025.
• 7% were vaccinated against shingles in 2025.

Among residents of long-term care facilities for the elderly (Ehpad)

• Influenza vaccination coverage was high, with 83% of them vaccinated
  during the 2025–2026 season, exceeding the 75% threshold recommended by the WHO.
• COVID-19 vaccination coverage, however, was lower, estimated at
  61%.

Among healthcare professionals working in nursing homes

• Flu vaccination coverage remains insufficient, with only 27%
  vaccinated despite recommendations, though there was a slight upward trend during the
  2025–2026 season.

Vaccination Acceptance

• Support for vaccination remains high in the region, particularly among seniors, with 82% of those aged 65 to 79 stating that they are in favor of vaccination in general.