Flu jab for additional groups

The flu jab is offered free of charge every year to people aged 60 years and older, and to people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus due to medical reasons
22-09-2021 | 11:00

Moderate flu season

Last winter season, the duration and severity of the influenza epidemic was moderate compared to previous years.

29-09-2016 | 00:00

Assessment of health effects of alternative tobacco products

To assess the effects on the health of users of alternative tobacco products, more knowledge is required about the composition of the product, the smoker’s behaviour (such as the amount of cigarett

08-09-2016 | 00:00

Increasing number of girls immunised against HPV

In 2014 the number of girls who were immunised against the human papilloma virus (HPV) rose. This virus can cause cervical cancer later in life.

24-04-2014 | 00:00

RIVM investigates dangers of e-cigarette

At the request of State Secretary Martin van Rijn (VWS), RIVM is carrying out an investigation into the safety of e-cigarettes.

16-04-2014 | 00:00