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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNipah virus in India: risk to Dutch travellers very low
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nipah-virus-in-india-risk-to-dutch-travellers-very-low… mainly transmitted by fruit bats. In the Netherlands, the risk of infection with the Nipah virus is negligible. There … the virus. People travelling to West Bengal can reduce the risk of contracting the virus by following the … Recommendations for people travelling to West Bengal The risk of infection is very low for Dutch travellers. Follow …
Publication date: 02-02-2026Collaboration necessary to ensure the safe reuse of consumer products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/collaboration-necessary-to-ensure-safe-reuse-of-consumer-products… like clothes, packaging and toys. Unfortunately, there is a risk that hazardous substances will be reused as well. With … Health and the Environment (RIVM) has set out the possible risks to which a scenario like this could expose consumers. … has set out the developments expected and also the possible risks. More research on the presence of substances and the …
Publication date: 04-08-2022RIVM recalls fill needles for COVID-19 vaccination at supplier’s request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-recalls-fill-needles-for-covid-19-vaccination-at-suppliers-request… When using this fill needle, there is an extremely small risk that particles from the rubber cap of the vial could … come loose and be sucked into the injection syringe. The risk that these particles would then enter the body through …
Publication date: 04-08-2022Concentrations of new substances in surface water too high for drinking water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/concentrations-of-new-substances-in-surface-water-too-high-for-drinking-water… found in this water. For 65 of these substances, RIVM has assessed whether they could impact the quality of drinking … Recommendations for drinking water research RIVM only assessed surface water used as a source of drinking water, …
Publication date: 02-10-2026Ongoing monitoring of changes in swine influenza viruses
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/ongoing-monitoring-of-changes-in-swine-influenza-viruses… that affect humans or birds. In order to identify potential risks for humans and animals in a timely manner, it is …
Publication date: 02-05-2026Ten years of Tick Radar 80,000 tick bite reports; chances of being bitten highest in Drenthe
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/ten-years-of-tick-radar-80000-tick-bite-reports-chances-of-being-bitten-highest-in-drenthe… bitten on a weekly basis. This will allow us to see the risk of being bitten by a tick at any given time. …
Publication date: 04-26-2022Strengthening Biosecurity in Southeast and Eastern Europe (Biosecurity SEEE)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/strengthening-biosecurity-in-southeast-and-eastern-europe-biosecurity-seee… aimed to support SEEE Countries with National Biosecurity Assessments, implementation of IHR biosafety and biosecurity … RIVM organized several workshops on laboratory biorisk assessment during the pre-conference program. Together … program was conducted on basics of biosafety, biological risk assessment, dual-use, and how to train new trainers. …
Publication date: 02-23-2026Prof. dr. T.L. (Talitha) Feenstra
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-tl-talitha-feenstra… modelling (for health economics) Health technology assessment Additional functions Professor of …
Publication date: 02-18-2026Salmonella
https://www.rivm.nl/en/salmonella… dangerous for older people and young children. They are at risk of dehydration, which can cause the gastrointestinal … be found on fruit or vegetables through this route. The risk that people will infect each other is minimal. How can …
Publication date: 04-07-2022People with impaired immunity invited for repeat vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-with-impaired-immunity-invited-for-repeat-vaccination… have moderately or severely impaired immunity have a higher risk of serious illness if they are infected with the …
Publication date: 04-19-2022Literature review
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/sociovax/literature-review… Programme. Examples include experiences from the community, risk perception, or confidence in the government, the …
Publication date: 02-19-2026More STI tests conducted by Sexual Health Centres
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-sti-tests-conducted-by-sexual-health-centres… greater number of people were tested who were at high risk for STIs, such as people with symptoms or people who …
Publication date: 04-28-2022Staphylococcus aureus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/staphylococcus-aureus… or on towels, sheets, clothing or sports equipment. The risk that the bacteria will spread is highest in hospitals …
Publication date: 02-05-2026Significantly fewer babies in Dutch ICUs thanks to injection against RSV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/significantly-fewer-babies-in-dutch-icus-thanks-to-injection-against-rsv… as early as possible. Very young children have the highest risk of ending up in hospital for RSV. The virus is …
Publication date: 02-16-2026