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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentVaccination against pneumococcal disease for medical risk groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/vaccination-against-pneumococcal-disease-for-medical-risk-groups… Some people have health conditions that cause a higher risk of serious illness due to pneumococcal disease. They … The medical risk groups for pneumococcal disease include: people with … as a result If you are in one or more of these medical risk groups, you can get a vaccination against pneumococcal …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Rabies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rabies… are bitten, scratched or licked by an infected animal. The risk of infection is very low in the Netherlands. People who … raccoons), or by bats (also in the Netherlands). Another risk in the Netherlands comes from unvaccinated dogs and … have a lyssavirus infection. That is why there is a minimal risk of catching rabies after contact with bats. Bats almost …
Publication date: 09-01-2025New safety data confirms hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for oral care products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-safety-data-confirms-hydroxyapatite-in-nanoform-is-safe-for-oral-care-products… and is not significantly taken up by cells. The safety assessment applies only to specific types of HAP … on HAP nano comes after the SCCS’s fourth review. Earlier assessments by the SCCS were inconclusive regarding the … do not meet these criteria will require a separate safety assessment. Reflection by RIVM The case of HAP nano …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Hepatitis B vaccination upon request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-b/vaccination-upon-request… you effective protection against hepatitis B. Children and risk groups can get a free vaccination against hepatitis B. … National Immunisation Programm e at 3, 5 and 12 months old. Risk groups Hepatitis B is more common among sex workers and … through the hepatitis B vaccination programme for risk groups . People who are at higher risk at work People …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Mpox vaccination - Privacy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccination/privacy… has launched a vaccination programme to vaccinate specific risk groups against the mpox virus. RIVM is coordinating …
Publication date: 08-02-2022EFSA’s re-evaluation of silver as a food additive is inconclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsas-re-evaluation-of-silver-as-food-additive-is-inconclusive… its safety due to critical gaps in scientific data. The assessment was intended to address questions surrounding the … data to determine whether the additive posed a health risk. In response, the European Commission invited … necessary information and quality to support a conclusive risk assessment. Insufficient data on particle form and …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Research and recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/research-and-recommendations… implement measures at an early stage, thus minimising the risks posed to humans. The strategy document, drawn up by …
Publication date: 08-05-2022FOODCoST
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/foodcost… of fish consumption and production; WP6: Impact assessment. RIVM participates in co-creating the integrated …
Publication date: 08-09-2022Hepatitis B
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-b… grows worse, it is known as cirrhosis of the liver. The risk of this depends on how active the virus was and on the … People who have cirrhosis of the liver are also at higher risk for developing liver cancer, which can eventually lead … in the course of their work Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from hepatitis B, including …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Pneumococcal vaccination upon request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/pneumococcal-vaccination-upon-request… as people taking immunosuppressant medicine) have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from pneumococcal disease. … people aged 78 and older (born in 1947 or before). Medical risk groups Some people have health conditions that cause a higher risk of serious illness due to pneumococcal disease. This …
Publication date: 09-09-2025West Nile fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever… happens, they may develop encephalitis or meningitis. The risk of death from these severe infections is 4 to 14%. In people aged 70 years and older, the risk can be even higher: 15 to 29%. Who can become very ill … immunity due to illness or medicine use have a higher risk of becoming very ill from West Nile fever. How does …
Publication date: 08-04-2022Dengue
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dengue… applying a mosquito repellent containing DEET lowers the risk of mosquito bites. This helps prevent infection. … net treated with mosquito repellent also lowers the risk of mosquito bites. There are vaccines against dengue. … ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac. They may increase the risk of bleeding. People with severe dengue always have to …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Malaria
https://www.rivm.nl/en/malaria… in areas where malaria is common do not have an increased risk of becoming seriously ill from malaria. This is because … –especially severe malaria. Pregnant people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill. In addition, there is a higher risk of miscarriage. The baby can also become infected at …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Potential of nanomaterials in food packaging to improve food safety and sustainability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/potential-of-nanomaterials-in-food-packaging-to-improve-food-safety-and-sustainability… Using nanomaterials in food packaging can help reduce such risks. However, it is essential to be aware that … migrate from packaging into food, so the potential risks to human health from the nanomaterials themselves must …
Publication date: 09-15-2025News and activities WHO CC on Behavioural Science for Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-on-behavioural-science-for-health-emergency-preparedness-and-resilience/news-and-activities… twice per year to better understand how people perceive risks, respond to public health guidance, and prepare for … by RIVM, and use behavioural data to inform policy and risk communication for better health, and in preparation for …
Publication date: 09-29-2025Botulism
https://www.rivm.nl/en/botulism… very ill from botulism? Anyone could get botulism, but the risk is very low. Children under 12 months old have a higher risk of botulism, especially infant botulism. The bacterial …
Publication date: 09-01-2025One-third of target group now vaccinated against monkeypox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/one-third-of-target-group-now-vaccinated-against-monkeypox… were sent out last month to people who have an increased risk of contracting monkeypox. Since then, vaccinations have …
Publication date: 08-25-2022National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 10 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-10-august… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more severe health problems like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-09-2022RIVM formulates criteria for R&D of sustainable pharmaceuticals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-formulates-criteria-for-rd-of-sustainable-pharmaceuticals… E Effects reduction: avoid undesirable moieties R Risk and hazard mitigation …
Publication date: 08-23-2022Two out of every one hundred pedestrians and same proportion of cyclists sustain injuries due to accidents
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/two-out-of-every-one-hundred-pedestrians-and-same-proportion-of-cyclists-sustain-injuries-due… people, and especially those over 70, also appear as a high-risk group for cycling accidents in research conducted in …
Publication date: 09-25-2025