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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRISK-HUNT3R
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/risk-hunt3r… The five-year European project RISK-HUNT3 R will develop a novel and modular framework for animal-free Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA). The principles of the 3Rs are … The aim of the RISK-HUNT3 R project is to better protect citizens against … constituting the research cluster ASPIS (animal-free safety assessment of chemicals: project cluster for implementation …
Publication date: 05-31-2021Young people aged 16-18 in medical high-risk groups invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/young-people-aged-16-18-in-medical-high-risk-groups-invited-for-vaccination… Young people in medical high-risk groups who are living at home will receive an … These young people are included in the medical high-risk group that the Health Council has defined for adults. They have a higher risk of severe illness due to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. …
Publication date: 05-18-2021Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good performance at public test sites in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quality-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-antigen-test-diagnostics-good-performance-at-public-test… of virus in a sample. If a workflow involves visual assessment of the results, it can be difficult to detect the … of the virus at all times. Proper training in visual assessment of results is therefore recommended. … Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good …
Publication date: 05-27-2021First people with medical risk invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-people-with-medical-risk-invited-for-vaccination… for the seasonal flu vaccination. They have an additional risk of becoming ill due to COVID-19. Starting on 6 May, … First people with medical risk invited for vaccination …
Publication date: 05-04-2021First 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: 12-17-2021Fields 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: 12-06-2021A 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: 12-02-2021Infectious diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/infectious-diseases… when they occur, and their numbers. This also affects the risks of infectious diseases that people in our country can …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/water… contact with water more frequently, and some related health risks will become more challenging. To reduce these risks and exploit opportunities, RIVM is studying the impact … in the Netherlands and abroad. RIVM is conducting needs assessments, and mapping global health effects of climate …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Key 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: 12-06-2021Issue 18
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/18… aged 16-18 years living at home who are in medical high-risk groups are now also invited to get vaccinated, and will … between the two vaccines. This is primarily related to assessment of any adverse events or allergic reactions. See …
Publication date: 05-25-2021New 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 17
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/17… or Moderna vaccine. See our webpage on medical risk groups and high-risk groups for more information. Frequently asked questions …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Climate change and Health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health… Climate change may affect the risks of infectious diseases, such as legionellosis, Lyme …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Issue 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: 12-01-2021RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-launches-study-on-long-term-effectiveness-of-covid-19-vaccines… different vaccines, both in the general population and in risk groups. VASCO will be conducted by RIVM in conjunction … involve limited research on the effect of the vaccines in risk groups, such as the elderly or people with underlying … both in healthy people and in individuals who are in risk groups. Study design All Dutch residents aged 18 …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Effects of scrubber discharges remain below environmental standards
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/effects-of-scrubber-discharges-remain-below-environmental-standards… The RIVM report describes the potential risks of emissions from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) … RIVM performed an exploratory study on the environmental risks for marine water and sediment in Dutch territorial …
Publication date: 05-11-2021