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You searched for these word(s): CT-scanElectromagnetic fields at work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-work… In some workplaces electromagnetic fields (EMF) can be considerably stronger than … Examples of strong sources of EMF in the workplace are induction heaters, welding equipment, MRI-scanners and radar installations. Workers are protected from … and damage to tissues and organs. EMF can also cause indirect effects that may generate safety risks, such as contact …
Publication date: 08-01-2017West Nile fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever… Most people (80%) who have a West Nile virus infection do not have any symptoms. About 19% of infected people develop mild flu-like symptoms, such as: fever … lymph nodes (sometimes) In very rare cases (about 1% of infections), people can become seriously ill. If that happens, …
Publication date: 08-04-2022Chikungunya
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chikungunya… Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus is found in … symptoms of chikungunya? Most people with a chikungunya infection have symptoms of illness. The acute phase of a chikungunya infection usually involves several of these symptoms in …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Dengue
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dengue… Dengue (also known as breakbone fever) is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus is found in … the symptoms of dengue? Most people with a dengue virus infection do not have any symptoms. People with a less severe … sore throat Most people with non-severe dengue virus infections recover within a few days or a week. A small …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Electromagnetic fields and optical radiation in hospitals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-optical-radiation-hospitals… Patients in hospitals can be exposed to electromagnetic fields and optical radiation. This exposure may … Electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (EMF) with … workers were also compared. RIVM has conducted two horizon scans, in 2011 and 2014 , to summarise recent developments …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Fipronil in eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fipronil-in-eggs… information to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) about the toxicity of the substance fipronil and its possible health effects . This is general information about the substance … about possible short-term and long-term health effects. RIVM has based this information on scientific …
Publication date: 08-07-2017