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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: 01-12-2026COVID-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: 01-12-2026Handbook 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: 01-05-2026Mpox 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: 08-02-2022Harmful 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: 01-21-2026Research 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: 08-05-2022Handbook 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: 01-05-2026Handbook 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: 01-05-2026FOODCoST
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: 08-09-2022Handbook 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: 01-05-2026West 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: 08-05-2022Handbook 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: 01-08-2026Malaria
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: 08-05-2022One-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: 08-23-2022Chikungunya
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chikungunya… in your situation, for example if you are travelling to a risk area, can be discussed with the Municipal Public Health …
Publication date: 08-05-2022