People born 1947-1951 invited for COVID-19 vaccination starting 6 April Starting Tuesday 6 April, the first people in the next age group will receive an invitation from RIVM for a COVID-19 vaccination. These people were born in the years from 1947 through 1951.
Single vaccination after COVID-19 infection within the past six months Starting today, people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past six months can indicate when scheduling a vaccination appointment that they only want one vaccine dose.
Patient with novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the Netherlands A patient in the Netherlands was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Tests confirmed this today.
German coronavirus patient not sick during stay in Limburg On Tuesday evening 25 February, it was announced that a German man was tested positive for COVID-19. He would have been in the Netherlands last week.
Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse Synthetic mesh are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
First results Plastic Pact Netherlands The Dutch Plastic Pact (Plastic Pact NL) was launched in the Netherlands in February 2019, and it is the first step to make single-use plastic products and packaging more sustainable and suitable f
Sugars and humectants in cigarettes lead to higher levels of toxins in smoke An RIVM study reveals that adding sugars and humectants to cigarettes leads to higher emissions of a number of toxic substances in cigarette smoke.
Standard time more beneficial for public health than summer time It is beneficial for public health in the Netherlands if we set the standard time, also referred to as winter time, throughout the year.
Dutch doctor with Lassa fever infection dies, colleague repatriated The Dutch doctor who was treated at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) for a Lassa virus infection has passed away on 23 November.
Can you solve a medical mystery? During World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019, RIVM has set up an escape room in one of busiest shopping malls in the Netherlands.