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The Assembly rejected (by 108 votes to 95) an article establishing the authorized foundation for obligatory flu vaccination for nursing dwelling residents and sure well being professionals. The measure seems within the draft Social Security price range for 2026, presently being studied at first studying by deputies.

The article said that “subject to recommendation” of the HAS (High Authority of Health), vaccination towards influenza is obligatory for folks residing in nursing properties “during the epidemic period”. The similar obligation, conditional on a advice from the HAS, is offered for “health professionals exercising, in a liberal capacity, a profession listed in a decree of the Council of State”. This decree ought to specify the “conditions of exercise” caregivers and “exposure to risks of contamination”particularly for the folks for whom they’re accountable.

“82% of patients in nursing homes are vaccinated”however “Only 25% of caregivers are currently vaccinated for the flu”identified within the Hemicycle the Minister of Health, Stéphanie Rist (Renaissance), recalling the vaccination obligations current for caregivers towards “diphtheria, tetanus, polio” Or “hepatitis B”. She acted with “sadness” the rejection of the article. “We still have a lot of work, it seems to me, for science to return to the heart of our society”she lamented.

The Renaissance, MoDem, Horizons, Socialist Party and Ecologists deputies virtually all voted in favor. “It is one of the most effective public health tools”supported Hendrik Davi (Ecologist and social group). The Republicans had been divided (4 for, three towards).

The National Rally (RN) voted towards, as did the RN-UDR alliance. “Vaccination freedom, for us, is a fundamental principle”argued Christophe Bentz (RN), calling for “convince rather than coerce”.

A big majority of elected officers from France Insoumise additionally voted towards. Estimating that vaccination protection of 82% of nursing dwelling residents is “a good thing”Hadrien Clouet identified an absence of ” answer “ as for the destiny of residents who refuse: “What is the contractual consequence? Can they stay at home? [dans leur Ehpad] ? »

“The decisions will be made in consultation with the directors of establishments, with the patient committees in nursing homes, to decide whether or not to withdraw people. Our desire is not to exclude people from nursing homes”the minister had declared a little bit earlier.