Research: HPV vaccine is safe

RIVM research shows no causal link between the vaccine against cervical cancer (HPV) and long-term fatigue symptoms in girls.

24-09-2018 | 00:00

Teen vaccination against meningococcal disease starts

From mid-September, young people born between 1 May and 31 December 2004 will receive an invitation for a vaccination against meningococcal disease.

13-09-2018 | 00:00
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Meningococcal type W most notable infectious disease in 2017

The report ‘State of Infectious Diseases in the Netherlands in 2017’ published by RIVM today, provides an overview of the most important developments in infectious diseases in the Netherlands and a

04-09-2018 | 00:00

Risk of degradation of European ecosystems by air pollution is decreasing

The number of natural areas in Europe that are threatened by air pollution will decrease between 2005 and 2020.

29-01-2015 | 00:00

Monitoring of the medical team involved in the care of Ebola patient concluded

The Nigerian Ebola patient admitted to the Major Incident Hospital was declared cured 21 days ago.

13-01-2015 | 00:00

Concerns over whooping cough despite modifications to vaccination programme

Modifications to the National Immunisation Programme have led to fewer cases of whooping cough among children.

05-01-2015 | 00:00