Seasonal flu epidemic in the Netherlands The flu epidemic in the Netherlands has started. The number of people with flu (influenza) increased significantly in the past two weeks.
Protection from COVID-19 booster wanes slightly after 3 months among over-70s In the period from 1 February to 8 March 2022, the first indications were observed that protection against hospital admission after COVID-19 booster vaccination decreases over time in people over 7
Hardly any decrease in overweight, smoking and alcohol use since 2018 In 2021 half of all adults were overweight. 21% sometimes smoked, 7% were excessive drinkers and 8% heavy drinkers.
Novavax vaccine available The Novavax vaccine is a protein-based vaccine which can offer an alternative for people who are hesitant about immunisation with an mRNA vaccine or vector vaccine, or for people who have a contraindication for mRNA vaccines.
Flu epidemic seems to be emerging More and more people in the Netherlands have the flu. The number of people with flu increased significantly last week.
RIVM monitoring local radiological measurements in Ukraine Reports from Ukraine indicate that there was fighting in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant last night. RIVM has been actively monitoring the situation in Ukraine since the start of the disturbances.
General practitioners and occupational physicians not yet connected through Patiëntoverleg app General practitioners’ (GP) and occupational physicians’ (OP) use of the Patiëntoverleg app is still limited. They are often not yet aware of this app’s existence. These findings are from a study performed by RIVM.
RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis Industry and policymakers are not availing themselves enough of the available scientific knowledge when it comes to smarter ways of dealing with plastics.
National Agreement leads to small improvement in intake of salt and sugar RIVM calculations show that only small steps have been taken to reduce daily salt and energy intake (via sugar) within the National Agreement to Improve Product Composition.
EFSA to use RIVM-model to assess the health risks of mixtures of plant protection products The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and RIVM are jointly conducting pilot assessments into the health risks posed to consumers through exposure to multiple pesticides via food.