For the first time in five years, the number of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme has increased slightly.

Nearly all infants in the Netherlands are still participating in the National Immunisation Programme.

Scientific journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases has published an article on RIVM research conducted into pertussis vaccination for pregnant women.

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

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