Diphtheria

  • 2023/12 - Recommendations (Pdf, 1023 Kb) on the 2024 vaccination schedule

    March 2024 update, with corrections and clarifications in Part B. Overview of recommended vaccinations.

  • 2019/12 - Recommendations (Pdf, 778 Kb) on the vaccination of babies born prematurely

    The Superior Council of Infectious Diseases (Conseil supérieur des maladies infectieuses - CSMI) recommends vaccinating babies born prematurely (i.e. before 37 weeks of amenorrhoea) as follows: 1) depending on the child's age 2) by supplementing the universal vaccination schedule with an additional dose: 2.1.) of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (3+1 schedule, at 8, 12, 16 weeks, then at one year), for premature babies < 33 weeks, or < 1,500 g; 2.2.) of hepatitis B vaccine (3+1 schedule, at 8, 12, 16 weeks, then at one year), for premature babies < 2,000 g; 3) by supplementing the universal vaccination schedule with: 3.1.) a seasonal influenza vaccine dose, for premature babies < 33 weeks, for the first two winter seasons; 3.2.) RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) immunisation, for premature babies who are at risk during the winter season. In addition, the CSMI recommends checking and updating the vaccination status of those in the premature baby's family circle – especially as regards whooping cough – and vaccinating them against seasonal influenza during the child's first two winters.

  • 2017/10 - Recommendations (Pdf, 477 Kb) on the immunisation of adults against DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS, WHOOPING COUGH and POLIOMYELITIS

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