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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: 03-30-2022Free vaccination against mpox for risk groups starting in April 2025
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/free-vaccination-against-mpox-for-risk-groups-starting-in-april-2025… and transgender people who have a higher risk of getting mpox can have a free vaccination. They can … and transgender people who have a higher risk of getting mpox. The Minister of Health, Welfare and … Free vaccination against mpox for risk groups starting in April 2025 …
Publication date: 04-15-2025Understanding the degradation of 2D materials: Implications for human health and environmental safety assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/understanding-degradation-of-2d-materials-implications-for-human-health-and-environmental… of understanding these degradation processes for the safety assessment of these materials. However, appropriate … of these materials is essential for evaluating risks to both human health and the environment. Types of … Implications for human health and environmental safety assessment …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Shortcomings 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: 03-21-2022Commission communication on advanced materials for industrial leadership: measures on safety and sustainability are lacking
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/commission-communication-on-advanced-materials-for-industrial-leadership-measures-on-safety… while acknowledging their human health and environmental risks. The European Commission’s 2024 communication … for implementing timely, anticipatory actions to minimise risks and ensure responsible innovation. Key elements to … the EC in 2022, provides a five-step assessment to identify risks, find safer alternatives, and prevent costly …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Beau
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/beau… developed an international response unit, the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU), in 2008. Similar to the MOD operating … its advanced expertise on sampling, analysis and impact assessment of environmental emergencies to the European … back-office expertise in (eco)toxicology and exposure and risk assessment. The EAU is registered as an “other response …
Publication date: 04-11-2025We remove ticks faster than we did 10 years ago
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/we-remove-ticks-faster-than-we-did-10-years-ago… is better. The sooner a tick is removed, the smaller the risk of contracting Lyme disease. … but… The sooner a tick is removed, the smaller the risk of contracting Lyme disease. ‘The fact that we are … gives us a more accurate picture of the development of the risk of tick bites throughout the year. …
Publication date: 04-01-2025RIVM 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: 03-01-2022Objectives and activities EURL-PH-VBV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens/objectives-and-activities… NEL- network through training and External Quality Assessment schemes based on identified knowledge gaps and … of activities with target audiences and supporting ECDC/EU risk communication. WP1 has scheduled monthly consortium … related to scientific and technical advice and risk assessment by contributing to ECDC technical reports on …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Summaries of publications on Tobacco and Nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news/summaries-of-publications-on-tobacco-and-nicotine-products… settings, a pattern draw attention to the potential health risks associated with the accidental ingestion of … gap and enhance tobacco control measures. In Vitro Assessment of Translocation and Toxicological Effects of …
Publication date: 04-08-2025Duty to report now applies for tick-borne encephalitis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/duty-to-report-now-applies-for-tick-borne-encephalitis… severe, lasting damage. There is no medicine for TBE. The risk of TBE causing serious disease is very small. Since … disease with a duty to report is a disease that entails a risk to public health. If a doctor or lab identifies an … of the number of people with TBE and find out if there are risk areas for TBE in the Netherlands. TBE has been present …
Publication date: 04-03-2025Newsletter 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: 03-02-2022Seasonal 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: 03-16-2022Flu 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: 03-30-2022Vector-borne viral diseases (EURL-PH-VBV)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens/vector-borne-viral-diseases… on health globally. An estimated 4 billion people are at risk for infections by viruses transmitted by Aedes spp. …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Number 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