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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentAntibiotics policy for severe streptococcal infections lowers risk of transmission within families
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antibiotics-policy-for-severe-streptococcal-infections-lowers-risk-of-transmission-within… iGAS are offered antibiotics. This policy has lowered the risk of transmission within families by more than 80%. These … and women during and shortly after childbirth have a higher risk of serious illness. These severe infections involving … been offered to all family members of everyone with iGAS. Risk now five times lower The risk that a patient’s family …
Publication date: 01-12-2026First 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: 12-17-2021COVID-19 pandemic intensified negative mental health trend among young people
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-pandemic-intensified-negative-mental-health-trend-among-young-people… The number of young people in the Netherlands at a high risk of anxiety or depressive disorder rose sharply between …
Publication date: 01-14-2026Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 3 Options for action
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/actions… methods, such as cost-benefit analysis or health impact assessments, to inform robust decision-making under … Identify options for action for the selected challenges Assessment of impacts of options for actions … study often is more far reaching than only targeting one risk factor. Stimulating healthy behaviour in more general …
Publication date: 01-12-2026Fields 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: 12-02-2021Handbook strategic foresight
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook… It can support being better prepared for emerging health risks such as pandemics, climate change effects, or new … strategic foresight reduces surprises and helps manage risks more effectively. Therefore, it is good to apply a …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Harmful plant protection products on roses from outside the European Union
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/harmful-plant-protection-products-on-roses-from-outside-european-union… florists, auction staff and importers. For inspectors, the risk is lower because they have less contact with flowers. … expectation is that most substances do not pose a health risk. Nevertheless, a health risk cannot be completely ruled … needed to improve this estimate. RIVM carried out this risk assessment on behalf of the Netherlands Food and Consumer …
Publication date: 01-21-2026Key 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: 12-06-2021Handbook strategic foresight | Introduction
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/introduction… It can support being better prepared for emerging health risks such as pandemics, climate change effects, or new … By investing in, for example, prevention, health risks such as smoking or overweight might be mitigated. Also … strategic foresight reduces surprises and helps manage risks more effectively. Therefore, it is good to apply a …
Publication date: 01-05-2026New 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: 12-06-2021Handbook strategic foresight | Results
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/results… and opportunities, but without effective KT, these insights risk remaining underutilized. KT bridges the gap between …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 1 Futures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/futures… and the level of predictability of future developments. The assessment can make use of desktop research though … to explore different possible futures and assess the risks and opportunities associated with each one. They can … with the other two alternative approaches. One major risk of relying only on one Trendscenario, more than in the …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Issue 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: 12-01-2021Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 2 Challenges and Opportunities
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/challenges… and they were considered to be of lower added value. The assessment of these criteria and the formulation of the …
Publication date: 01-08-2026Vaccine-induced protection against an infection with the Delta variant of the coronavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccine-induced-protection-against-infection-with-delta-variant-of-coronavirus… various ways. Previous updates covered such topics as the risk of hospital and ICU admission and the risk of coronavirus transmission. For the first time, RIVM …
Publication date: 12-16-2021Concerns about mental health and substance use among students justified
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/concerns-about-mental-health-and-substance-use-among-students-justified… and resilience and that this correlates with the risk of developing mental health issues. A large group of … correlates with lower levels of mental health and a higher risk of mental health issues. Students who perceive higher …
Publication date: 12-09-2021Vaccination and previous infection provide less effective protection against infection with Omicron variant
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-and-previous-infection-provide-less-effective-protection-against-infection-with… the Omicron variant and the Delta variant in terms of the risk of serious illness. More will become clear in the next …
Publication date: 12-22-2021