# Flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaigns in France > On October 25, 2026, the flu vaccination campaign opens in the Var, recommended for seniors and at-risk individuals, with the possibility of vaccinating against Covid-19 at the same time. The same day, a flu-Covid campaign is launched with a strengthened vaccine and priority groups identified. In French Polynesia, the flu vaccination campaign begins on October 26 as flu spreads. On October 27, a doctor recalls that the Covid-19 vaccine remains recommended for vulnerable people, with an annual injection. On October 29, an article highlights that 4.9 million French people are considered at risk from the flu, while in Alsace vaccination coverage remains lower than in the rest of Grand Est despite the campaign launching on October 13. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events in 3 departments (Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Var), followed from 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 7 articles from 5 sources (health); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 18:37. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health - Place: Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Var - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 09:44 - Updated: 29 October 2026 at 18:37 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/51-flu-and-covid-19-vaccination-campaigns-in-france ## Timeline (6 events) ### 25 October 2026 — [Var: flu vaccination campaign begins](https://acturadar.com/en/events/107-var-flu-vaccination-campaign-begins.md) The flu vaccination campaign is open in Var, recommended for seniors and high‑risk individuals. Covid‑19 vaccination can be carried out at the same time. 2 sources, 2 articles · Var ### 25 October 2026 — [Lancement de la campagne de vaccination contre la grippe et le Covid](https://acturadar.com/en/events/397-lancement-de-la-campagne-de-vaccination-contre-la-grippe-et-le-covid.md) La campagne de vaccination grippe-covid est ouverte, avec un vaccin renforcé et des publics prioritaires identifiés. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 27 October 2026 — [Polynésie : la campagne de vaccination contre la grippe débute le 26 octobre](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1391-polynesie-la-campagne-de-vaccination-contre-la-grippe-debute-le-26-octobre.md) Alors que la grippe progresse en Polynésie française, la campagne de vaccination contre la grippe débute ce lundi 26 octobre 2026. 1 sources, 1 articles · Polynésie française ### 27 October 2026 — [Vaccination anti-Covid : les recommandations pour les personnes fragiles en 2026](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2249-vaccination-anti-covid-les-recommandations-pour-les-personnes-fragiles-en-2026.md) Alors que le virus circule à nouveau, un médecin rappelle que le vaccin contre le Covid-19 reste recommandé, notamment pour les personnes fragiles, avec une injection annuelle. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 29 October 2026 — [Grippe : 4,9 millions de Français considérés à risque](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4217-grippe-4-9-millions-de-francais-consideres-a-risque.md) Un article revient sur les 4,9 millions de personnes à risque face à la grippe, dans un contexte de campagne de vaccination et de couverture insuffisante des publics ciblés. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 29 October 2026 — [Alsace : une couverture vaccinale contre la grippe inférieure au reste du Grand Est](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4279-alsace-une-couverture-vaccinale-contre-la-grippe-inferieure-au-reste-du-grand.md) Lancée le 13 octobre, la campagne de vaccination contre la grippe rencontre un défi en Alsace, où la couverture vaccinale reste inférieure à la moyenne régionale. L'ARS et l'Assurance maladie tentent d'inverser la tendance. 1 sources, 1 articles · Alsace — Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaigns in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/51-flu-and-covid-19-vaccination-campaigns-in-france Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology