Self-sampling device to be sent automatically, making it easier to take part in cervical cancer screening From the first week of July, every woman turning 30 will receive a self-sampling device with their invitation for cervical cancer screening. Participants can use this device to collect their own vaginal material.
No major change in air quality in the Netherlands in 2022 The overall air quality in 2022 was slightly worse than in 2021. Weather conditions such as temperature and drought played an important role in this difference. This is according to the large-scale concentration maps published by RIVM each year.
No further spread of polio virus after contamination employee The employee of a Dutch vaccine manufacturer, who was infected with the polio virus in early April, is no longer carrying the virus.
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.
Lyme disease costs EUR 20 million annually The societal costs of Lyme disease have been determined for the Netherlands for the first time. The disease appears to cost nearly EUR 20 million each year.
Slight increase of ammonia emissions In 2015 slightly more ammonia was emitted in the Netherlands than in 2014 and the ceiling set by the European Union was met (128 kilotons).