HPV vaccination not only protects against cervical cancer HPV vaccination against cervical cancer also appears to protect against other forms of cancer that can be caused by HPV.
Blood analysis local residents confirms longtime exposure to PFOA The results of blood analysis show that measured blood values correspond well with the calculated values in an earlier study in 2016 on the emission of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) by DuPont/Chemo
More knowledge required about environmental effect of GenX More knowledge is required about the extent to which GenX substances accumulate in fish.
Meningococcal immunisation recommendations re-examined Meningococcal disease is a very serious infectious disease that can cause meningitis or blood poisoning. Children are immunised against meningococcal serogroup C at 14 months.
Employee vaccine manufacturer infected with polio virus Early April, a sealed room at a vaccine manufacturer was the site of an incident. Two employees were exposed to the polio virus.
Standards for three drugs in Dutch surface water RIVM proposes water quality standards for three drugs in surface water: carbamazepine (epilepsy), metoprolol (heart disease) and metformin (diabetes).
Safety of the nanomaterial SAS (silica) in food still uncertain Uncertainty still remains over the safety of the nanomaterial SAS in food. Food additive E551 consists of ‘synthetic amorphous silica’ (SAS) and is applied as an anti-caking agent.
Open and sustainable building for RIVM and MEB The Central Government Real Estate Agency has awarded the contract to build new premises for two knowledge institutes - RIVM and the MEB - to StruktonHurks.
No new MERS patients in the Netherlands Almost two months ago, two Dutch people were diagnosed with the MERS coronavirus.
Declaration PAN Europe regarding RIVM Statement of PAN Europe regarding the contents of her report ‘A Poisonous Injection’ June 26, 2014.