Perceived health impact of COVID-19 pandemic differs widely among vulnerable people The health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated measures is perceived very differently by vulnerable groups in society.
Half of post-traumatic stress disorder related to pandemic In autumn 2022, 3.7% of adults in the Netherlands were suffering from suspected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Self-sampling device to be sent automatically, making it easier to take part in cervical cancer screening From the first week of July, every woman turning 30 will receive a self-sampling device with their invitation for cervical cancer screening. Participants can use this device to collect their own vaginal material.
Vaccination turnout for people aged 25-44: 66% vaccinated at least once The 26th RIVM vaccination update now shows vaccination turnout for people aged 25-44 years by municipality. This involves people who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination.
Heterologous vaccination from 16 July on Following an advisory report by the Health Council, Minister De Jonge decided on 6 July 2021, effective as of 16 July, that people who had received one vaccination with AstraZeneca could opt for the Pfizer/BioNTech for their second jab.
Vaccination coverage is rising, while data is increasingly comprehensive The RIVM vaccination update this week has been expanded to include vaccination coverage by municipality, specifying full COVID-19 vaccination among people aged 65 and over and people aged 45-64 years.
Young people born before 1 July 2009 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, teens born before 1 July 2009 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).
Young people born in 2008 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, the first teens born in 2007 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). The appointment can be scheduled by phone or via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.
Young people born in 2007 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, the first teens born in 2007 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).
Young people born in 2006 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, the first teens born in 2006 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). The appointment can be scheduled by phone or via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.