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Health prevention and promotion (2/2)
The sheet presents the prevention schemes in France. Vaccination protects you, in a simple, safe and effective way, from dangerous diseases and the after-effects they can leave.
Key points of the sheet
- Vaccination uses the body's natural defences to strengthen the immune system. Some vaccines are compulsory. Respecting the vaccination obligations and the vaccination schedule is important: it is more effective for yourself and for others.
- The list of recommended or compulsory vaccines is in the health record book (carnet de santé). To enter a crèche or a school, a child must have certain vaccines.
- "Mon Bilan Prévention" lets you take an overall look at your health, outside of any illness. It identifies lifestyle habits that can harm health and strengthens the follow-up of physical and mental health. It offers extra advice and consultations if needed.
- This scheme is free and offered to people over 18. You make an appointment with a doctor, a nurse or an authorised pharmacist.
Words to know
- vaccination
- It is a way to protect yourself from dangerous diseases by using the body's natural defences.
- health record book (carnet de santé)
- It shows the list of recommended or compulsory vaccines, updated by the doctor at each consultation.
- vaccination schedule (calendrier des vaccinations)
- It is important to respect it to make vaccination more effective, for yourself and for others.
- Mon Bilan Prévention (prevention check-up)
- It is a free prevention scheme to take an overall look at your health.
Test yourself: 3 questions
Where is the list of recommended or compulsory vaccines shown?
In French, the language of the exam: Où est indiquée la liste des vaccins recommandés ou obligatoires ?
The list of recommended or compulsory vaccines is shown in the health record book.
Who can you do "Mon Bilan Prévention" with?
In French, the language of the exam: Avec qui peut-on faire « Mon Bilan Prévention » ?
You make an appointment with a doctor, a nurse or an authorised pharmacist.
What do we know about "Mon Bilan Prévention"?
In French, the language of the exam: Que sait-on de « Mon Bilan Prévention » ?
"Mon Bilan Prévention" is a free prevention scheme. It is done outside of any illness.
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Source
Sheet “Prévention et promotion de la santé (2/2)” of the French Ministry of the Interior: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr. Content published under the Etalab Open Licence 2.0. This page is a plain-language adaptation made by Hexaciv, which is not an official site: if in doubt, the ministry's text is the one that counts.
Ministry sheet read on 23 October 2026, still identical on 25 October 2026.