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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentAge may play a role in the risk of asbestos cancer from short-term exposure
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/age-may-play-role-in-risk-of-asbestos-cancer-from-short-term-exposure… In such cases, age must also be taken into account in the risk assessment. For other forms of asbestos, the existing method is sufficient for determining the risk of cancer for short-term exposure to excessively high … Inhalation of amphibole asbestos poses the highest risk to developing mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Calculating occupational risks
https://www.rivm.nl/en/occupational-safety/calculating-occupational-risks… In 2003, RIVM started a project aimed at calculating the risk of an occupational accident. For that purpose, … In order to be able to calculate the risk of an occupational accident, information is needed on … accidents. However, more information is needed to calculate risks. For example, insight is needed into the activities …
Publication date: 08-12-2021Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/shortcomings-in-technical-documentation-of-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ… After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of nine different … are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse. The assessment was commissioned by the Dutch Health and Youth … the technical documentation. This took place after the RIVM assessment had been completed. Some of the manufacturers …
Publication date: 03-21-2022Issue 28
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/28… The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency … of children and pregnant women, and the COVID-19 infection risk during pregnancy ( MedicalScholing.nl , may be subject …
Publication date: 08-25-2021RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-calls-for-increased-involvement-of-scientific-community-in-solving-plastic-crisis… level of attention will need to be paid to improving risk assessment methodologies for various types of plastic and to … Henceforth, assessments should not be limited to just the risks of one material or one production process. They should …
Publication date: 03-01-2022Issue 27
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/27… the COVID-19 vaccine made by Janssen The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency … No, the indication for an auto-injector is based on the risk of an anaphylactic reaction following exposure to a …
Publication date: 08-10-2021Issue 29
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/29… regarding COVID-19 vaccination, and the COVID-19 infection risk during pregnancy ( More information and registration …
Publication date: 08-30-2021Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination Issue 2, 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2022/2… living in residential facilities for the elderly whose risk level is comparable to people living in nursing homes) …
Publication date: 03-02-2022Vaccines very effective against hospital and ICU admissions, also for Delta variant
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccines-very-effective-against-hospital-and-icu-admissions-also-for-delta-variant… of 70 from hospital and ICU admission. This means that the risk of hospital and ICU admission for these people is 50 … vaccine, and many of these people are in the medical high-risk groups. It is known that the vaccines may be less effective in people who are in medical high-risk groups. This may explain Moderna’s lower effectiveness …
Publication date: 08-28-2021Seasonal flu epidemic in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/seasonal-flu-epidemic-in-netherlands… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Different … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-16-2022Flu epidemic seems to be emerging
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-epidemic-seems-to-be-emerging… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Uncertainty … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-09-2022ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands increased slightly in 2021 compared to 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-netherlands-increased-slightly-in-2021-compared-to-2020… was found in 11% of patients through active screening of risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In 5% of …
Publication date: 03-24-2022Protection from COVID-19 booster wanes slightly after 3 months among over-70s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/protection-from-covid-19-booster-wanes-slightly-after-3-months-among-over-70s… to 94% after booster vaccination. This means that the risk of hospital admission after a booster vaccination is 4 …
Publication date: 03-15-2022Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 13
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-13… as less of a threat, and estimate that there is a lower risk of becoming infected themselves or infecting someone …
Publication date: 08-19-2021