RIVM European Reference Lab for vector-borne infections The European Commission (EC) has designated RIVM as the current European Reference Lab (EURL) for vector-borne viral pathogens.
Increase in STI consultations in 2023, rise in gonorrhoea cases persists The number of consultations for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at Sexual Health Centres (SHCs) was higher in the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year. Notably, the number of gonorrhoea cases continues to rise.
New Zoonoses Report out now: avian flu most notable outbreak in 2022 Throughout 2022, the Netherlands faced a persistent avian flu outbreak, affecting 76 poultry farms. The virus also infected numerous wild birds and various wild mammals. These findings are presented in the Zoonoses Report, an annual publication issued jointly by RIVM and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
Vaccination turnout for people aged 45-64 by municipality: 79% vaccinated at least once For the first time, the new RIVM vaccination update shows vaccination turnout for people aged 45-64 years per municipality.
Exploratory study on continuation of COVID-19 Vaccination Programme RIVM has commissioned ABDTOPconsult to do an independent exploratory study on systematic approaches to organising and incorporating the current RIVM COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
Children aged 12 years and older in medical risk groups invited for COVID-19 vaccination The first children and adolescents in medical risk groups who were born between 1 January 2004 and 30 June 2009 can schedule a vaccination appointment with the Municipal Public Health Services (GGD
People born in 2003 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of Saturday 10:00, people born in 2003 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).
People born in 2001 and 2002 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, people born in 2001 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).
People born in 2000 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, people born in 2000 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).
People born in 1999 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, people born in 1999 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).