State Secretary Blokhuis: boys will also be vaccinated against HPV virus The vaccine against the HPV human papillomavirus virus will also become available for boys.
A guide for the safe reuse of diaper and incontinence materials RIVM has developed a step-by-step plan for the safe reuse of diapers and incontinence material. This plan provides recyclers and licensing authorities with tools to carry out a risk assessment.
New data on greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen slightly; ammonia emissions remain stable.
Humans themselves are the most important source of ESBL Antibiotic Resistance Human to human transfer is the main source of ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase) antibiotic resistance, according to researchers from the ESBLAT research consortium, of which RIVM is a member.
Medication may affect diagnostic tests The use of medication may affect diagnostic tests. This may distort the results of those tests.
Mild 2018-2019 influenza epidemic The annual influenza epidemic in the winter of 2018-2019 was less severe than the year before. Approximately 400,000 people have had the flu.
Ultrafine particles in the vicinity of Schiphol Airport affect health People who live near Schiphol are regularly exposed to higher concentrations of ultrafine particles. This can have an effect on health.
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.
Not many resistant gut bacteria in Dutch nursing homes On average, nursing homes are doing well with regard to antibiotic resistance.
Vaccination rate stable, participation no longer dropping The declining trend in the number of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme has come to an end.