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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentMore than health risks play a role in compliance with coronavirus measures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-health-risks-play-role-in-compliance-with-coronavirus-measures… The risk of COVID-19 is not the only factor that determines compliance with the coronavirus measures; other risks also play a role. Examples include reduced quality of … and child protection services had to intervene, despite the risks of infection. It was striking to note that analysis …
Publication date: 10-08-2021Smog 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: 07-19-2022Safety of materials and products already starts at the design phase
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safety-of-materials-and-products-already-starts-at-design-phase… technological developments are safe in 2050. When health risks for people and planet are taken into account in the … as other chemicals, they may potentially pose health risks. Safe-by-Design is about ensuring that safety is … key role in this context, not least in rapid and effective assessment of the impact substances can have. This approach …
Publication date: 10-26-2021Mpox 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: 07-21-2022Capacity 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Publication date: 07-03-2022National Heatwave Plan no longer in effect, smog alert withdrawn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: 07-25-2022Frequently asked questions about the flu jab, pneumococcal vaccination and COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-jab/faqs-flu-jab-pneumococcal-vaccination-and-covid-19… the next few months. This involves people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu. Flu is an …
Publication date: 10-14-2021Vaccination reduces transmission to unvaccinated household members by 63% for Delta variant
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-reduces-transmission-to-unvaccinated-household-members-by-63-for-delta-variant… Vaccination protects against COVID-19, and also reduces the risk of transmitting the virus to others. RIVM research …
Publication date: 10-18-2021Climate change
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change… point in the Netherlands and we model skin cancer risks in relation to UV exposure. During heat waves we … International context RIVM’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water develops and …
Publication date: 10-26-2021DNFCS 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: 07-03-2022Issue 33
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/33… approved for use in people aged 12 years and older. Risk of immune thrombocytopenia after vaccination with … mistakenly targets platelets, has been confirmed as a rare risk following vaccination with COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria … cines/dhpc/vaxzevria-previously-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-risk-thrombocytopenia-including-immune] The Medicines …
Publication date: 10-26-2021No evidence of more serious illness from COVID-19 among Q fever patients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/no-evidence-of-more-serious-illness-from-covid-19-among-q-fever-patients… whether people who previously had Q fever had an increased risk of contracting COVID-19, and whether they had a more … groups were tested more often because they have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The coronavirus was …
Publication date: 10-05-2021Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 15
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-15… a yellow, orange or red area. Travellers from a very high-risk area are subject to mandatory quarantine. After … of the 131 participants who returned from a very high-risk area complied with mandatory quarantine; 56% received …
Publication date: 10-28-2021Global 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