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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentSubstances from thermally cleaned soil pose no health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/substances-from-thermally-cleaned-soil-pose-no-health-risk… cleaned soil in the sea dyke in Perkpolder do not pose a risk to the health of local residents. However, substances … that do not originate from the dyke, but which do pose a risk to humans or the environment. … Health and environmental risks RIVM has examined the perceptions, concerns and …
Publication date: 05-28-2022New risk limits for PFAS in surface water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-risk-limits-for-pfas-in-surface-water… Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has derived new risk limits for PFAS in surface water . The guiding … (RPF method - link to document on website) that enables the risks posed by several PFAS to be calculated. After all, … up, this total quantity of PFOA can be compared with the risk limit for PFOA. Hence RIVM is translating EFSA’s …
Publication date: 09-26-2022Repeat vaccination against COVID-19: risk groups first, then everyone 12 and up
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/repeat-vaccination-against-covid-19-risk-groups-first-then-everyone-12-and-up… will send invitations to people under 60 who have a higher risk of severe COVID-19. The Municipal Public Health … first invitations will be sent to people who have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 and to care workers who have contact … Starting from 13 September 2022, people who have a higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 can expect …
Publication date: 09-12-2022RIVM: seven e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-seven-e-cigarette-flavourings-with-tobacco-taste-pose-health-risk… flavourings. Three other flavourings may pose a health risk at the highest concentrations in liquids in … follow-up, the Ministry has asked RIVM to study the health risks of these 23 flavourings. … e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Hepatitis B
https://www.rivm.nl/en/national-immunisation-programme/hepatitus-b… Children who have contracted hepatitis B are at particular risk of becoming chronic carriers of the virus. Children …
Publication date: 09-20-2022Use of Salvia divinorum may have adverse health effects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/use-of-salvia-divinorum-may-have-adverse-health-effects… ingredient). This advice comes from a Ministry-commissioned risk assessment carried out by RIVM. In this assessment, RIVM investigated whether this product posed any health risks. Psychotropic Dried Salvia divinorum leaves and herbal …
Publication date: 09-07-2022Jørgen de Jonge, PhD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/jorgen-jonge-phd… for influenza vaccine evaluation and performed viral safety risk assessments for vaccines. He took part in the WHO Global …
Publication date: 09-29-2022Wastewater research: how and why?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/wastewater-research/sewage-research-how-and-why… about privacy, for example? RIVM requested an independent assessment of whether the National Wastewater Surveillance … is required for research involving human subjects. This assessment showed that the National Wastewater Surveillance …
Publication date: 05-02-2022Dr. P. B. (Puck) van Kasteren
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/puck-van-kasteren… to increase the predictive value of preclinical vaccine assessment and reduce the need for animal studies. In …
Publication date: 09-28-2022Heat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat… concentrating. Vulnerable groups are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 05-18-2022More than 1 in 5 young people had suicidal thoughts during last lockdown
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-1-in-5-young-people-had-suicidal-thoughts-during-last-lockdown… In addition, the results offer insight into existing risks and vulnerabilities that also deserve attention … helps to improve mental health among pupils and reduce the risk of suicide. During the survey period, there was an elevated risk of mental health problems among young people. It is …
Publication date: 05-30-20226 people in the Netherlands with monkeypox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/6-people-in-netherlands-with-monkeypox… are being asked to go into isolation. Infection High-risk contacts, such as sexual contacts or housemates, with … Vaccination will only be offered to people with a high risk of infection. You will not be able to request the …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Autumn wave of COVID-19 may be starting: vaccination and testing are key
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/autumn-wave-of-covid-19-may-be-starting-vaccination-and-testing-are-key… and passing it on to others. Some people have a higher risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, especially people … serious illness. Some groups of people have a higher risk of serious illness. That makes them vulnerable . That …
Publication date: 09-27-2022Even after COVID-19 crisis, social isolation continues
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/even-after-covid-19-crisis-social-isolation-continues… even though they themselves do not have an elevated risk of serious illness from COVID-19. Reasons for social … to fear of the virus or uncertainty about their own health risks. A third group involves people who have still been …
Publication date: 05-13-2022Nationwide study into chlamydia and gonorrhoea
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nationwide-study-into-chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea… for example, or because they feel they have been at risk of contracting an STI. But people without symptoms may …
Publication date: 09-27-2022People who work at night are more likely to get infected with coronavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-who-work-at-night-are-more-likely-to-get-infected-with-coronavirus… may explain why people who work at night have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and …
Publication date: 05-10-2022Effect of air cleaners on COVID-19 not yet clear
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/effect-of-air-cleaners-on-covid-19-not-yet-clear… cleaners could also be used in indoor spaces with a higher risk of airborne transmission of the virus, such as in busy …
Publication date: 09-22-2022National Heatwave Plan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/national-heatwave-plan… Plan will become more important to combat the health risks of heat stress. …
Publication date: 05-18-2022Campylobacter most common pathogen found in dairy cattle
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/campylobacter-most-common-pathogen-found-in-dairy-cattle… are comparable to the results from 2017. Reducing the risk of infection Many types of bacteria live in the …
Publication date: 09-30-2022First vaccination figures for autumn round of COVID-19 repeat vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-vaccination-figures-for-autumn-round-of-covid-19-repeat-vaccination… older, people who will turn 60 this year, people in medical risk groups, and care workers who have contact with patients …
Publication date: 09-27-2022