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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: 03-30-2022Shortcomings 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: 03-21-2022Flu jab for additional groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-jab-for-additional-groups… aged 60 years and older, and to people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus due to … vaccine doses are available. People in the additional risk groups can contact their GP directly between 1 October …
Publication date: 09-22-2021RIVM 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 31
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/31… was established earlier this year to vaccinate people at risk for an allergic reaction under the supervision of an … The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency … regarding COVID-19 vaccination, and the COVID-19 infection risk during pregnancy ( MedicalScholing.nl click here for …
Publication date: 09-30-2021Vaccination coverage increases for second consecutive year, by 10% for HPV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-coverage-increases-for-second-consecutive-year-by-10-for-hpv… representatives from various population groups for further assessment of why this is the case. It is important to … among these groups. Higher vaccination coverage reduces the risk of outbreaks of diseases such as measles. Outbreak of …
Publication date: 09-30-2021Launch of Integrated Health Monitor COVID-19: large-scale study on public health impact of COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/launch-of-integrated-health-monitor-covid-19-large-scale-study-on-public-health-impact-of… also be collected within existing panels in short-cycle assessments, and the Public Mental Healthcare Monitor …
Publication date: 09-30-2021Crisis communication changes from one moment to the next
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/crisis-communication-changes-from-one-moment-to-the-next… experience a need for clear and reliable information about risks to their health and measures to mitigate those risks. In the course of her PhD research , Marion de Vries … She looked at public perception in the Netherlands of the risks and the mitigating measures that were adopted, and how …
Publication date: 09-21-2021Newsletter 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: 03-02-2022Livestock farming and residential health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health/livestock-farming-and-residential-health… negative associations that was identified is an additional risk of pneumonia among people living near goat and/or … confirmed in these regions: researchers saw an additional risk of pneumonia in proximity to goat farms, for several … who live near goat farms are generally slightly more at risk to develop pneumonia than people who live around other …
Publication date: 09-10-2021Issue 30
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/30… vaccination. This is because pregnant women have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 than women who are not …
Publication date: 09-07-2021Dust in IJmond contains many PAHs and metals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/dust-in-ijmond-contains-many-pahs-and-metals… other metals in the dust are not expected to form a health risk. Highest levels in Wijk aan Zee The quantities of PAHs … metals in the deposited dust. They have also estimated the risks for the health of children aged between one and twelve …
Publication date: 09-03-2021Flu 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: 03-09-2022Seasonal 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: 03-16-2022ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Livestock farming and health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health… (supplementary studies). Analysis of health effects, risk factors and emissions of bioaerosols’ . This second …
Publication date: 09-10-2021Number 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: 03-15-2022