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What is the aim of compulsory vaccinations?
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Correct answer: To protect the health of the whole population. Some vaccines are compulsory to protect the health of the population. A vaccine is a way to protect yourself from dangerous diseases. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Prévention et promotion de la santé (2/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Prévention et promotion de la santé (2/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ To spot a disease in a person with no symptomsRepérer une maladie chez une personne sans symptômesThis option does not match the fact sheet: some vaccines are compulsory to protect the health of the population.
- ✗ To help people stop smokingAider les gens à arrêter de fumerA vaccine is not for that.
- ✗ To replace follow-up by the regular doctorRemplacer le suivi par le médecin traitantA vaccine does not replace medical follow-up.
- ✓ To protect the health of the whole populationProtéger la santé de toute la populationCorrect answer. Some vaccines are compulsory to protect the health of the population. A vaccine is a way to protect yourself from dangerous diseases.
What the source says
« Certains vaccins sont obligatoires pour protéger la santé de la population. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel est l'objectif des vaccinations obligatoires ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Quel est l’objectif des vaccinations obligatoires ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Prévention et promotion de la santé (2/2)” (French).
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