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Verified steps:

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Result

The vaccine evidence is readable and adapted to the school/community.

To be done today

  1. Collect notebook/certificate
  2. Check birth and calendar
  3. In case of contraindication, medical certificate

Check the result

  • Proof given to school
  • No full medical record
  • Calendar reminders
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In brief
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Duration: Verification — 15 minutes; vaccines according to calendar
Cost: Free in PMI; refund CPAM 65 to 100 % otherwise
On-site only

Who this guide is for

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  • You if you have a child and need to update the vaccination book
  • You if you plan the nursery/school and have to prove the vaccines
  • You if you want to understand the mandatory vaccines

To be prepared in advance

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  • Children's Health Book (Historic Vaccine)
  • Vital card of the child (or yours)
  • Go to doctor/pediatrician/PMI

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Check the health book: the doctor/PMI registers the vaccines and on MesVaccins.net (digital).
  2. 2Mandatory 11 (since 2018): DTP, pertussis, BCG (risk areas only), hepatitis B, Hib, pneumococcal, meningococcal C, RRO. All must be done before entering the community (crèche, nursery school).
  3. 3Timing (approximative): 2 months — DTP+couchet+Hib+pneumo+hepatitis B; 4 and 11 months — reminders; 12 months — RRO + meningococcal C; 6 years — DTP recall; 11 – 13 years — pertussis + HPV.
  4. 4BCG: tuberculosis — recommended (and mandatory in risk areas) for children in risk groups; done at or later in maternity.
  5. 5Do the vaccines with doctor, pediatrician, PMI (free for children) or pharmacist (some).
  6. 6Reimbursement: Mandatory vaccines are supported by CPAM (100 % ALD/maternity, 65 to 80 % otherwise), mutual for the rest. PMI — free.
  7. 7Update the notebook and MesVaccins for the steps (crèche, school, trip).
  8. 8Delay/Refusal: The doctor can help catch up. Refusal of mandatory vaccines results in exclusion from the community.

Common mistakes

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  • Missing reminders — unprotected child, problem with community.
  • Do not have a health book — difficult to prove vaccines.
  • Consolidate mandatory (11) and recommended vaccines.
  • Believe BCG mandatory everywhere — only areas at risk.
  • Do not use MyVaccins — loss of history.

Official sources

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Useful links

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Vaccines (adults)Kindergarten

Important remark

The vaccination schedule is updated annually. This information is indicative — for your child, see pediatrician/physician.

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