RIVM expands HPV vaccination programme: girls and boys protected from six types of cancer with one vaccine Now not only girls, but also boys will have the opportunity to protect themselves from cancer caused by HPV.
New WHO protocol for integrated One Health surveillance of antibiotic resistance: the Tricycle protocol The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a protocol for global One Health surveillance of antimicrobial resistance based on one indicator, Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing E. WHO
Vaccination rate increased, HPV even significantly For the first time in five years, the number of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme has increased slightly.
Antimicrobial resistance stable in the Netherlands Worldwide, the number of bacteria resistant to antibiotics is increasing. In the Netherlands, this number generally remains stable and is less high than in many other countries.
Corona crisis has limited impact on infant participation in National Immunisation Programme Nearly all infants in the Netherlands are still participating in the National Immunisation Programme.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands is remaining reasonably stable Antimicrobial resistance is increasing on a global level. It is difficult to treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.