Omicron advancing rapidly in the Netherlands Infections involving the Omicron variant are still in the minority for now, but are increasing rapidly.
New: NEVO online 2021 RIVM published a new online edition of the Dutch food composition database (NEVO).
First COVID-19 vaccination invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups Starting on 18 December, children aged 5-11 years who have underlying health conditions will receive their invitation letter for COVID-19 vaccination.
Vaccine-induced protection against an infection with the Delta variant of the coronavirus Vaccination offers more than 80% protection against an infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 among people under 70 years old who are tested due to symptoms.
3 months between last vaccination and booster from now on The COVID-19 booster campaign is being accelerated. One of the consequences is that a shorter interval between the last vaccination and the booster vaccination.
RIVM to play greater role in tuberculosis control The Committee for Practical Tuberculosis Control (CPT) will be transferred per 1 January 2022 to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) after a period of 70 years with KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation.
People born in 1960 and 1961 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 1960 and 1961 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.
People born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). There should be 6 months between the last vaccination and the booster vaccination.
People born in 1955 and 1956 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 1955 and 1956 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). You can make the appointment via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl
People born in 1953 and 1954 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination People born in 1953 and 1954 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). You can make the appointment via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.