Infections invasives à méningocoque

Invasive meningococcal infections

Invasive meningococcal infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Reporting and surveillance of these infections are intended to strengthen prevention efforts against this disease.

Our Mission

  • Describe the epidemiology of invasive meningococcal infections

  • Detect clusters of cases and unusual situations

  • Assess and monitor vaccination coverage

  • Promote vaccination against invasive meningococcal C infections for infants and adolescents

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Data

The surveillance conducted by Santé publique France makes it possible to track trends in the incidence rate, monitor patient characteristics, and identify abnormal situations.

Annual number of cases and incidence rate of reported cases of invasive meningococcal disease, France, 2000–2024

Nombre de cas et taux d’incidence annuels des cas déclarés d’infections invasives à méningocoque, France, 2000-2025

Vaccination Coverage

Vaccination coverage data for Meningococcal C

Antibiotic resistance data

Antibiotic resistance data related to meningococcal infections are available in the RATB report

In relation to

Vaccination

Vaccination

thematic dossier

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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