How was the vaccination campaign organized in Saint-Brieuc?
« In the country of Saint-Brieuc, vaccination is only done at the Yves-Le Foll hospital and is provided by the infectious diseases department. The campaign started around July 20, first on a weekly basis, within the limit of stocks received. At the beginning of August, other slots were put in place and from mid-August, we moved to a half-day of daily consultations. For the past two weeks, retired general practitioners and nurses have joined us because the staff of the service might no longer ensure alone”.
Is the pace particularly sustained?
“The slots were full until last week but it has dropped drastically since then. It seems that the entire request has been absorbed. In Saint-Brieuc, we vaccinated around 250 people. And we are already witnessing a decrease in Monkeypox on a national scale. Finally, the population at risk [hommes ayant des rapports avec des hommes surtout si multipartenaires, travailleurs du sexe, employés de lieux de consommation sexuelle, NDLR] was quickly vaccinated, despite the pressure of the summer”.
What is the vaccination schedule?
“For people born before 1980 and already vaccinated once morest smallpox, a single dose is sufficient and acts as a booster. For others, two are needed. In order to respond to the epidemic emergency, the choice was made to vaccinate everyone for the first time and to wait for the vaccine – already very protective – to be widely distributed before organizing the second injection”.
What to do if you have symptoms?
“For any suspicion, you must call 15 or the infectious disease department of the hospital. A consultation will be made within 24 to 48 hours. At present, 33 cases have been confirmed in Brittanysix in the territory of Saint-Brieuc”.