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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNationwide assessment of SARS-CoV-2 laboratories: very high quality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nationwide-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-laboratories-very-high-quality… become apparent from the first nationwide external quality assessment (EQA) of diagnostics used in laboratories for … The results are presented in the report ‘External Quality Assessment of Laboratories Performing SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics … Now, for the first time, a nationwide quality assessment was conducted, covering 93% of the laboratories …
Publication date: 02-01-2021Smog alert in the Netherlands Tuesday 19 July
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/smog-alert-in-the-netherlands-tuesday-19-july… Just as in recent days, today, 19 July, there is a risk of smog across the Netherlands due to high ozone … for the next few days On Wednesday, there will again be a risk of smog. However, concentrations are expected to be … to the Netherlands Air Quality Index). Anyone is at risk of developing symptoms once this value is exceeded. If …
Publication date: 07-19-2022Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 7 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/7… Medical high-risk groups … professionals presenting information about the medical risk groups that have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This page states which …
Publication date: 02-25-2021Mpox vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccination… men (MSM contact) and transgender people who have a high risk of getting mpox can be vaccinated against mpox by the … men (MSM contact) and transgender people who have a higher risk of getting mpox. You are eligible for mpox vaccination … criteria (hepatitis C screening as an indicator of high-risk behaviour).. Can I currently get a vaccination against …
Publication date: 07-21-2022New research in GGD test lanes on spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-research-in-ggd-test-lanes-on-spread-of-coronavirus-sars-cov-2… RIVM is launching a survey-based study this week on risk factors for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The … RIVM can determine which factors increase or decrease the risk of infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. “It is … us information to identify the factors that increase the risk of infection, pinpointing them even more accurately and …
Publication date: 02-08-2021First vaccines for people aged 60-64 available Monday via GP
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-vaccines-for-people-aged-60-64-available-monday-via-gp… will also include vaccinations for groups that have a high risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19. In this … people aged 60-64 years and individuals who have a high risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19. In total, … is to invite this entire initial target group and the high-risk groups in February and March, with a possible extension …
Publication date: 02-12-2021Capacity Training Materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/capacity-training-materials… & GMOs, Routes of transmission, Principles of biorisk, Good microbiological practice and procedure, … and waste management, Policy & Procedures and Risk Assessment. Each module contains an eLearning, followed …
Publication date: 07-03-2022Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consexpo/frequently-asked-questions… ConsExpo Web is a web-based software tool that supports the assessment of consumer exposure to substances in consumer … Web provides a number of generally applicable exposure assessment models and a database of exposure factors. … properties of the specific substance a consumer exposure assessment can be performed using ConsExpo Web. …
Publication date: 02-01-2021National Heatwave Plan no longer in effect, smog alert withdrawn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-no-longer-in-effect-smog-alert-withdrawn… heat is expected. Persistent warm weather poses a health risk for certain groups of people. Especially young … in care homes, chronically ill and overweight people are risk groups. …
Publication date: 07-20-2022Tools
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/toolkits… and best practices concerning biosecurity. Surge Capacity Assessment Tool (SCAT) The SCAT analyzes testing capacity … as well as an extensive e-learning on how to perform lab assessments. They can be used by diagnostic laboratories … interested in laboratory outbreak preparedness. The assessments will help to determine improvements that can be …
Publication date: 07-03-2022Mpox vaccine
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccine… The vaccine available in the Netherlands used for high-risk contacts of an mpox patient is the smallpox vaccine …
Publication date: 07-21-2022Number of monkeypox infections continues to rise
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-monkeypox-infections-continues-to-rise… reason, WHO has declared that monkeypox is an international risk to public health. The first case of monkeypox in the … policy in the Netherlands. Starting on 25 July, high-risk groups will be offered vaccination (pre-exposure … MSM contact (men who have sex with men). The highest risk of infection in this group is among men who frequently …
Publication date: 07-25-2022DNFCS 2019-2021, 1-79 years
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dutch-national-food-consumption-survey/overview-surveys/dnfcs-2019-2021-1-79-years… had to be available for food safety dietary exposure assessment, dietary environmental impact estimation, for … closely, together with sufficient calcium, can reduce the risk of bone fractures. Vitamin D intake has increased in … in part of the population. With a high intake, a health risk cannot be ruled out. However, there are no concrete …
Publication date: 07-12-2022Biosafety and Biosecurity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity… work safe and secure. This requires an institutionalised biorisk management system in an organisation. RIVM developed several assessment and awareness raising tools to support … measures, as well as several training programmes on biorisk management. We apply the experience gained for …
Publication date: 07-03-2022Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 5 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/5… oldest. Moreover, the Health Council advised that medical risk groups should be vaccinated, depending on their risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. This … of people aged 18 to 60 who have a medical indication (high-risk groups). The following flowchart reflects the …
Publication date: 02-11-2021Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination/side-effects… GP. If necessary, the GP can refer you to an allergist for assessment. In that case, the allergist will advise whether …
Publication date: 02-04-2021Chromium (VI) and CARC
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chromium-vi-carc… this exposure is so low that the associated health risks are very small. Chromium (VI) can also be released … toys and tobacco, legal limits have been set and the health risks due to exposure are negligible. Foodstuffs do not … concentration for chromium (VI) of 2.5 ng/m3 (based on the risk level for carcinogenic substances). In the vicinity of …
Publication date: 02-16-2021Global Health Security
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security… and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) risks across geographical regions and international …
Publication date: 07-03-2022About us
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/about-us… aim to strengthen capacities of countries to mitigate the risks of infectious diseases and Chemical, Biological, …
Publication date: 07-03-2022Reminders for booster jab and repeat vaccination against COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/reminders-for-booster-jab-and-repeat-vaccination-against-covid-19… due to COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination also reduces the risk of transmitting the virus to others. All adults can …
Publication date: 07-06-2022