Campylobacter most common pathogen found in dairy cattle
A study conducted at 185 dairy farms found the Campylobacter bacterium at 91% of those farms.
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No reduction in number of young people with suicidal thoughts
Even after a period without any coronavirus measures, the number of young people (aged 12-25 years) with serious suicidal thoughts remains high (16%). After nearly doubling in the last lockdown period (from 9% in autumn 2021 to 17% between December 2021 and February 2022), there has been almost no reduction in this percentage.
RIVM creates overview of nitrogen monitoring in water in Europe
At the behest of the European Parliament, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has formulated a report on how EU member states are dealing with European regulations on nitrogen in water (nitrate).
Michel Looyenstein
Autumn wave of COVID-19 may be starting: vaccination and testing are key
Infections with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in the Netherlands have been increasing for the past few weeks. Hospital admissions are also on the rise.
First vaccination figures for autumn round of COVID-19 repeat vaccination
From this week on, RIVM will start posting updates on vaccination figures for the autumn round of the repeat vaccination against COVID-19.
Nationwide study into chlamydia and gonorrhoea
Today, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) launches a nationwide study into chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
Care professionals feel a strong need for better cooperation in home-based nursing and personal care
The demand for home-based nursing and personal care continues to grow. At the same time, the home-based nursing and personal care market is very fragmented. This means it is not always clear which provider offers what type of care and where there is space for a new patient.
New risk limits for PFAS in surface water
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has derived new risk limits for PFAS in surface water. The guiding principle for these limits is that people should be able to consume fish sourced from surface water throughout their lives without ingesting excessive levels of PFAS.
Attention to electromagnetic fields at work remains necessary due to technological developments
Workers can be exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Effect of air cleaners on COVID-19 not yet clear
It is not yet clear whether air cleaners that can be moved around actually help to reduce transmission of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. These findings are from a literature review conducted by RIVM.
