Vaccination reduces transmission to unvaccinated household members by 63% for Delta variant
Vaccination protects against COVID-19, and also reduces the risk of transmitting the virus to others.
RIVM recommends limiting number of e-cigarettes flavourings to 23 with tobacco taste only
The government wishes to make e-cigarettes less attractive, in particular for young people.
4 in 5 COVID-19 patients in ICU are not vaccinated
4 in 5 COVID-19 patients in intensive care are not vaccinated against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Expected autumn increase in SARS-CoV-2 appears to have started
In the past week from 5-12 October 2021, the reported number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 increased by 48% compared to the previous week. Reported figures increased in all regions and in all age groups.
More than health risks play a role in compliance with coronavirus measures
The risk of COVID-19 is not the only factor that determines compliance with the coronavirus measures; other risks also play a role.
No evidence of more serious illness from COVID-19 among Q fever patients
There are no indications that people who previously had Q fever had a more serious course of illness from the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. This is evident from RIVM research.
Specific group of patients with impaired immunity invited in October for third COVID-19 vaccination
From 6 October on, a specific group of people with severely impaired immunity (immunocompromised patients) will receive their invitation for a third vaccination against COVID-19.
Launch of Integrated Health Monitor COVID-19: large-scale study on public health impact of COVID-19
RIVM, the collective Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) in collaboration with GGD GHOR, the NIVEL Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre have developed a new monitor: the Integrated Health Monitor
The 13-week scan now available for pregnant women
Since 1 September, pregnant women in the Netherlands can have an early ultrasound scan to detect physical abnormalities in their unborn child: the 13-week scan.
Vaccination coverage increases for second consecutive year, by 10% for HPV
The percentage of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme rose again last year. Another striking note is the 10% increase in HPV vaccination, rising to 63%.
