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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentFirst COVID-19 vaccination invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-covid-19-vaccination-invitations-for-children-aged-5-11-years-in-medical-risk-groups… invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups …
Publication date: 12-17-2021PREMIER
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/premier… ingredients (APIs) in use, yet the environmental risks of only a small proportion of these have been assessed. PREMIER will deliver a novel assessment system for characterising the environmental risks of APIs. This project runs from September 2020 until … This assessment system will be designed to screen and prioritise …
Publication date: 03-09-2020Fields of expertise WHO CC Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/fields-of-expertise… supporting Member States on laboratory preparedness and biorisk. Targeted detection (viruses, bacteria, parasites, … detection (disease “x”, One Health perspective) and Biorisk management are fields of expertise covered by our WHO … Assessments … Assessments … Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk …
Publication date: 12-06-2021RIVM research on COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research… diverse topics as transmission and spread of the virus, risk factors for serious disease, immunity and vaccine … Research on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness CONTEST study Risk factors for COVID-19: CONTEST study IIVAC Study (in … against COVID-19 related hospital admissions in risk groups VIDO study Research on immunity after COVID-19 …
Publication date: 03-30-2020A system for substantiation of exceptions in biocide product authorisation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/system-for-substantiation-of-exceptions-in-biocide-product-authorisation… That is why biocides are only authorised if they have been assessed to be safe. Sometimes it is necessary to make an …
Publication date: 12-06-2021First booster invitations for people with Down syndrome and people living at home who are not mobile enough to travel
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-booster-invitations-for-people-with-down-syndrome-and-people-living-at-home-who-are-not… adults with Down syndrome have a significantly increased risk of serious illness due to COVID-19. Their risk level is comparable to the risk level for people aged 60 years and older. For that …
Publication date: 12-02-2021Clean, safe water for everyone, even in a changing climate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/newsletter/content/2020/issue2/clean-safe-water-for-everyone-even-in-a-changing-climate… de Roda Husman, Director of the Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water to support the … RIVM, she is the director of the Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water , which supports … the WHO water safety plans. Wherever we go, we assess the risks of local water extraction. We share our knowledge in …
Publication date: 03-19-2020Key publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/key-publications… Title Authors Journal Laboratory capacity assessments in 25 African countries at high risk of yellow fever, August-December 2018. Johnson BW, … Dutch self-assessment biosecurity toolkit to identify biorisk gaps and to enhance biorisk awareness Sijnesael P.C., …
Publication date: 12-06-2021Policy on testing for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/testing-policy… will continue to focus on specific patients in higher-risk groups and healthcare staff who are caring for … groups Vulnerable groups are people who have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. These people can be … taken into account include the health of the employees, the risk of patient infection, and the limited availability of …
Publication date: 03-30-2020Joint Action to strengthen preparedness and response to biological and chemical terror attacks (JA TERROR)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/cbrn-preparedness-response/ja-terror… and non-pharmaceutical management guidelines. Guidance on risk and crisis communication. Risk assessments on novel threat agents and guidance on health …
Publication date: 03-09-2020A decrease in the number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/decrease-in-number-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-netherlands… in twelve per cent of patients by actively investigating at-risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In six …
Publication date: 03-24-2020Three new patients with novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/three-new-patients-with-novel-coronavirus-covid-19… of either confirmed patients or those who have been at risk should limit their social contacts. This means that …
Publication date: 03-02-2020New WHO Collaborating Centre hosted by RIVM combines laboratory preparedness and biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-who-collaborating-centre-hosted-by-rivm-combines-laboratory-preparedness-and-biorisk… Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the first … Centre that combines laboratory preparedness and biorisk. The new WHO Collaborating Centre will assist WHO in … disease preparedness, laboratory preparedness and biorisk. …
Publication date: 12-09-2021WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk… detecting and responding to high-threat pathogens and biorisk management. We do this by: Establishing accurate, safe, … response to high-threat pathogens and managing biorisks by providing expert advice and participating in … technical assistance, expert advice, and the development of assessment tools to ensure timely and reliable responses …
Publication date: 12-06-2021Issue 35
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/35… Down syndrome. This is warranted in view of their higher risk of serious illness and death due to COVID-19, even … is currently reviewing whether there is a clearly elevated risk of myocarditis or pericarditis in adolescents and young …
Publication date: 12-01-2021RadoNorm
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/radonorm… of concern in society, especially with regard to cancer risk. The new large EU project aims to increase our … content of NORM. It is well known that radon increases the risk of lung cancer, but it is possible that other cancers …
Publication date: 03-09-2020Vaccine-induced protection against an infection with the Delta variant of the coronavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccine-induced-protection-against-infection-with-delta-variant-of-coronavirus… various ways. Previous updates covered such topics as the risk of hospital and ICU admission and the risk of coronavirus transmission. For the first time, RIVM …
Publication date: 12-16-2021Concerns about mental health and substance use among students justified
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/concerns-about-mental-health-and-substance-use-among-students-justified… and resilience and that this correlates with the risk of developing mental health issues. A large group of … correlates with lower levels of mental health and a higher risk of mental health issues. Students who perceive higher …
Publication date: 12-09-2021Vaccination and previous infection provide less effective protection against infection with Omicron variant
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-and-previous-infection-provide-less-effective-protection-against-infection-with… the Omicron variant and the Delta variant in terms of the risk of serious illness. More will become clear in the next …
Publication date: 12-22-2021Impact of ventilation on aerogenic transmission of the coronavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/impact-of-ventilation-on-aerogenic-transmission-of-coronavirus… ventilation beyond the minimum requirements does reduce the risk of aerogenic transmission, but has less impact in terms …
Publication date: 12-15-2021