COVID-19 vaccination figures more up-to-date due to optimised monitoring RIVM has been publishing national and regional figures on COVID-19 vaccination in the Netherlands every week since 19 January 2021.
Chromium-6 from medical implants not harmful to health Chromium-6 from medical implants, such as hip or knee implants, does not result in severe health damage.
People with impaired immunity invited for repeat vaccination From 19 April on, people who have moderately or severely impaired immunity will receive their invitation for a repeat vaccination against COVID-19.
Most reports received by MEBI in 2021 concerned copper IUDs More reports of suspected adverse effects from copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) were made in 2021 than in previous years, according to the annual report of the Dutch reporting and expertise centre for adverse effects of medical implants (MEBI).
RIVM recalls fill needles for COVID-19 vaccination at supplier’s request As of today, RIVM is recalling the fill needles made by MLS/Sol-Millenium Europe as a precaution, following a safety alert from the supplier. This applies to the SOL-M™ Blunt Fill Needle (REF 110022, LOT 05103013).
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.
COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11 years possible as of 18 January Starting on 18 January 2022, parents of children aged 5-11 years will receive a letter with information about COVID-19 vaccination for their child or children.
People born in 2003 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 2003 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). This can only be done online. The booster vaccination can be scheduled from 3 months after recovery from COVID-19.
People born in 2001 and 2002 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 2001 and 2002 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). This can only be done online, via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl
People born in 1999 and 2000 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 1999 and 2000 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). This can only be done online, via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl