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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-covid-19-vaccination-round-for-risk-groups-this-autumn… start on 16 September 2024. For people who are at higher risk, the COVID-19 vaccination offers more effective … flu vaccine each year. Children and adults in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) and care … New COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn …
Publication date: 07-11-2024Human biomonitoring for investigating exposure to nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/human-biomonitoring-for-investigating-exposure-to-nanomaterials… Human biomonitoring can help improve (occupational) risk assessment, provided that a clear relationship exists …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/additional-environmental-risks-of-nanopesticides-to-be-regarded… properties can also pose additional environmental risks. For example, higher or prolonged exposure of non-target organisms. Current risk assessment frameworks do not sufficiently address these … Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Behavioural and perception research on the environment and safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/behavioural-and-perception… Effective risk communication takes the ideas, questions and concerns of the target group into account. Read more about risk communication … The fact that calculations have shown something to be risky does not mean people will also perceive it as risky. Read more about perception research …
Publication date: 07-16-2024For whom is the pneumococcal vaccine?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/for-whom-is-pneumococcal-vaccine… and people whose immune system is compromised have a higher risk of becoming ill from a pneumococcal infection. The best … lung damage as a result are also included in the medical risk group for the time being. If you are not in these …
Publication date: 10-05-2020Coronavirus measures: public support remains high, despite concerns
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/coronavirus-measures-public-support-remains-high-despite-concerns… the rapid increase in infections, people estimate their own risk of becoming infected as higher than it was 6 weeks ago … (including mild symptoms) or after returning from a high-risk area. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 infection, 8 … work from home, or because they do not think that it is a risk. Support and confidence A significant majority (84%) …
Publication date: 10-22-2020RIVM: be cautious when using nutritional supplements containing Mucuna pruriens
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-be-cautious-when-using-nutritional-supplements-containing-mucuna-pruriens… research into herbal preparations RIVM carried out this risk assessment on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Earlier this year, RIVM already published risk assessments on Ashwagandha, Huperzia serrata and …
Publication date: 07-08-2024European Parliament rejects new nanomaterial definition in Novel Food Regulation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/european-parliament-rejects-new-nanomaterial-definition-in-novel-food-regulation… clear and objective criteria and alignment with the EFSA risk assessment guidance documents on nanotechnology . The … to a better protection of consumers. According to the EFSA risk assessment guidance on nanotechnology , nano-specific …
Publication date: 07-17-2024An industry guide to implement a Safe and Sustainable by Design innovation process
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/industry-guide-to-implement-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-innovation-process… severe adverse effects such as carcinogenicity. Related to assessments in SSbD, also trade-offs between different … goal is to ensure thorough safety implementation through a risk-based assessment. This should take into account the … is committed to advancing knowledge about toxicological risks for humans and the environment, particularly in …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Pneumococci
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci… and people whose immune system is compromised have a higher risk of becoming ill from a pneumococcal infection. If …
Publication date: 10-01-2020How is exposure to BPA limited?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/exposure-to-bpa-limited… The European Commission has requested an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency … (ECHA) regarding the protection of workers against the risks of the use of BPA, on which basis a more stringent …
Publication date: 07-10-2024Online pre-meeting 16 July 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/one-health-strengthening-europe/online-pre-meeting… 10.20 EOHA Arjen van de Giessen (EOHA) 10.30 ECDC - EU Assessment Carmen Varela Santos 10.40 EFSA Stef Bronzwaer …
Publication date: 07-15-2024SAMIRA-PrISMA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/samira-prisma… devices, radiopharmaceuticals, and health technology assessment), health institutions, scientific societies and …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Health effects of BPA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/health-effects-bpa… that issues independent scientific advice on food-related risks. As early as 2016 , RIVM had concerns that BPA could … are drafted to protect consumers against food-related risks. European laws and regulations aimed at protecting consumers from food-related risks are based on recommendations issued by EFSA. European …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Information for policy makers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/information-for-policy-makers… offered at 75 years. This vaccine offers adults reduces the risk of becoming ill or dying from pneumococcal disease. … April 2020 that people aged 70 years and older had a higher risk of becoming more severely ill from both pneumococcal … pneumococcal vaccination in autumn 2021. Additional medical risk group in 2020 For years, the pneumococcal vaccination …
Publication date: 10-02-2020Genital herpes
https://www.rivm.nl/en/genital-herpes… than men. Is genital herpes dangerous during pregnancy? The risk of symptoms caused by genital herpes is not higher … first herpes outbreak during childbirth, there is a higher risk that the herpes virus will be transmitted to the baby, … can cause genital herpes, is transmitted during sex. The risk of infection is highest if a person has an outbreak of …
Publication date: 07-18-2024Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 7
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-7… the rapid increase in infections, people estimate their own risk of becoming infected as higher than it was 6 weeks ago … (including mild symptoms) or after returning from a high-risk area. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 infection, 8 … work from home, or because they do not think that it is a risk. Support and confidence A significant majority (84%) …
Publication date: 10-26-2020Flu jab first for people with a medical condition and over 70-years of age
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-jab-first-for-people-with-medical-condition-and-over-70-years-of-age… and people from 70 years and older run more health risks when they get the flu . These people now receive the … healthy people from 60 to 69 years old run the least health risks. There is a chance that the upcoming flu season will …
Publication date: 10-29-2020Pneumococcal disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/pneumococcal-disease-0… nappy rash irritability drowsiness pallor Who has a higher risk of becoming very ill from pneumococcal disease? The … for children , people over 60 and people in various medical risk groups (information in Dutch). If you are not in one or …
Publication date: 10-05-2020First West Nile virus patient in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-west-nile-virus-patient-in-netherlands… the mosquito season is coming to an end. This minimises the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 10-15-2020