Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer will be vaccinated on Saturday with AstraZeneca, a source in his entourage said on Thursday, confirming information from the Parisian.
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“
I'm over 55, so I fall into the age category of teachers who can get vaccinated. I will do it on Saturday. To clearly indicate that, in accordance with the opinion of the health authorities, there is a benefit / risk ratio which is very positive
”, declared the Minister on a daily basis. “
This is the vaccine that is widely given to people over 55 years old. I go there without any apprehension,
”added Jean-Michel Blanquer, 56 years old.
Prime Minister Jean Castex received a first dose of this vaccine in mid-March, subject to reluctance. The Minister of Health Olivier Véran had him vaccinated in February. Jean-Michel Blanquer will receive his first dose a week after the opening of “
dedicated slots
” to teachers over 55 years old. But the centers which had reserved these slots remained little frequented because of the mistrust of part of the French towards the AstraZeneca. The government is planning a communication campaign to reassure the French on AstraZeneca.
This Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron welcomed that the vaccination "is
accelerating
" but however recognized "
difficulties to convince on the AstraZeneca
". “
You have to think in terms of communication and the ability to convince,
” he said at the time.
