Hypersensitivity reactions to fillers may occur after COVID-19 vaccination
People may experience hypersensitivity reactions to fillers following a COVID-19 vaccination.
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High rates of RSV in children over the summer, and a late flu epidemic in the 2021-2022 season
Hospitals reported an unusually large number of children presenting with RSV over the summer of 2021.
Satellite data on emissions may be even more precise and user-friendly
Satellites are continuously improving and provide more precise measurements. They are used, for example, for studying emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.
Repeat vaccination against COVID-19: risk groups first, then everyone 12 and up
The first invitations for a repeat vaccination against COVID-19 will be received by people in the Netherlands on 13 September 2022. RIVM will invite the oldest people first, and will then send an invitation to everyone aged 60 years and older.
Nearly one quarter of the Dutch population suffers from stomach, liver and/or bowel problems
In 2019, nearly one in four people in the Netherlands had visited their general practitioner for stomach, liver and/or bowel problems of a more or less serious nature.
Use of Salvia divinorum may have adverse health effects
The use of Salvia divinorum may have adverse health effects.
Almost half of 9 and 10-year-olds get HPV vaccination at first opportunity
This spring, more than 800,000 young people received an invitation to be vaccinated against HPV, the human papillomavirus.
One-third of target group now vaccinated against monkeypox
10,440 monkeypox vaccinations have already been administered in the Netherlands in the last few weeks. That represents about one-third of the target group currently eligible to get the vaccine against monkeypox.
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RIVM formulates criteria for R&D of sustainable pharmaceuticals
As part of an international research project, RIVM has formulated criteria for R&D of sustainable new pharmaceuticals. These GREENER criteria are an important first step to develop pharmaceuticals that do not impact the environment..
National Heatwave Plan no longer in operation as of 17 August 2022
As of Wednesday, 17 August 2022, the National Heatwave Plan is no longer in operation.
