The national vaccination campaign against the flu and Covid-19 begins this Tuesday, October 14. In Nice, the Hancy center, located in the city center, offers these vaccines free of charge and without an appointment, as part of a broad mobilization to protect the most vulnerable populations before winter.
In Nice, the autumn campaign against the flu and Covid-19 is characterized by local offerings. The Hancy vaccination center, located at 10, rue Hancy, near Avenue Notre-Dame, opens its doors without an appointment to anyone wishing to get vaccinated.
The center, managed by the city of Nice, already provides mandatory vaccines and recommended ones such as DTPolio, whooping cough, MMR, hepatitis B, meningococcal ACWY/B, and papillomavirus vaccines. It now adds seasonal flu and Covid-19 vaccines to its list of services.
Access is free. You simply need to show up during opening hours — from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday until 3:45 PM — with an ID, a health insurance card, and if necessary, a vaccination certificate for boosters.
The healthcare providers at the center also assist each person according to the vaccination schedule recommendations established by the High Council for Public Health.
Targeting the most vulnerable without excluding anyone
The campaign primarily targets at-risk populations. Health authorities specify that the vaccination aims to protect the most vulnerable populations. It includes people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, patients with chronic diseases, immunocompromised individuals, or those living in nursing homes, as well as their entourage.
People at very high risk can receive an injection three months after their last vaccination or infection. For others, the interval is six months.
But in Nice, the municipality reminds in a statement: “anyone wishing to get vaccinated, even if they are not in the target group, can receive a Covid-19 vaccine.”
The vaccines used against Covid-19 are adapted to the LP 8.1 variant, currently predominant. For the flu, several vaccines are offered depending on age. Those over 65 will receive the Efluelda vaccine from Sanofi or Fluad from Seqirus, which are designed to offer a better immune response.
Both vaccines can be administered by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, or midwives. This coordination aims to enhance vaccine coverage, which was still too low last year: only 46.5% of the targeted individuals received a flu shot, according to Santé publique France.
A mobile service for isolated individuals
In Nice, the campaign also considers the most vulnerable residents. Mobile teams from the city travel to homes to vaccinate elderly or ill individuals who cannot visit the Hancy center. These interventions cover both the flu and Covid-19. Appointments can be made by phone at 04 92 17 44 90.
Authorities remind that prevention relies on two aspects: vaccination and barrier measures. For the elderly, these measures can prevent severe forms. Wearing a mask in case of symptoms, regular hand washing, and ventilating rooms remain recommended.
Last winter, the flu resulted in over 30,000 hospitalizations and nearly 17,600 deaths in France. Covid-19 also continues to cause severe forms in the most vulnerable. Authorities hope that dual vaccination will help ease the pressure on hospitals during the winter season.
In Nice, municipal officials emphasize the ease of access to the system: free service, no appointment needed, and personalized assistance. The goal is to enable everyone to be protected before the rise of winter epidemics.
Practical Information
Hancy Vaccination Center
10, rue Hancy – 06364 Nice Cedex 4
Open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM
No appointment needed, upon presentation of an ID and health insurance card
Tel: 04 92 17 44 90
Email: service.vaccinations@ville-nice.fr
