The flu epidemic in the Netherlands has started. The number of people with flu (influenza) increased significantly in the past two weeks.

More and more people in the Netherlands have the flu. The number of people with flu increased significantly last week.

The flu jab is offered free of charge every year to people aged 60 years and older, and to people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus due to medical reasons

Scientists involved in the Seas Oceans and Public Health In Europe (SOPHIE) Project have proposed the first steps towards a united global plan to save our oceans, for the sake of human health.

The flu epidemic in the winter of 2019/2020 was mild and lasted only 5 weeks.

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.

Research by RIVM shows that the participants in the so-called tROM project, their supervisors and other people involved may have been exposed to chromium-6.

Influenza vaccination reduces the number of influenza virus infections but not the overall number of illness.

RIVM expressed concerns on the effects of bisphenol a (BPA) on the immune system in a report issued in March 2016.

Last winter season, the duration and severity of the influenza epidemic was moderate compared to previous years.