20 search results
You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew 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: 09-26-2022COVID-19 vaccination: invitations being sent to risk groups 2025
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-vaccination-invitations-being-sent-to-risk-groups-2025… present and may surge again. For people who have a higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19, the COVID-19 … For more information, see the RIVM page about medical high-risk groups . Care workers who work with vulnerable patients … Extra protection for risk groups …
Publication date: 08-26-2025Repeat 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: 09-12-2022Chickenpox vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chickenpox/chickenpox-vaccination… could make some people very ill. People who have a higher risk of serious illness from chickenpox can be vaccinated at … who have never had chickenpox before and have a higher risk of serious illness if they get it as adults. This … the type of vaccine and the child’s age. There is a minor risk that a person who has been vaccinated against …
Publication date: 08-19-2025Hepatitis 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: 09-07-2022Next milestone in universal PFAS restriction process completed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/next-milestone-in-universal-pfas-restriction-process-completed… derogations or with time-unlimited derogations and risk reduction measures of similar efficiencies, where … as appropriate. The comments enabled to improve the assessment of the initially evaluated uses and the … by the restriction process. The Scientific Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) of …
Publication date: 08-26-2025Jørgen 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: 09-29-2022Assessment of volatile organic compounds in vegetable oils and fats
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/assessment-of-volatile-organic-compounds-in-vegetable-oils-and-fats… See all: Risk assessments Front Office Food and Product Safety … Assessment of volatile organic compounds in vegetable oils …
Publication date: 08-14-2025Dr. 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: 09-28-2022HIV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hiv… it. That is why it is important to get tested if you are at risk for HIV. Who has a higher risk of getting HIV? Various groups of people have a higher risk of contracting HIV: men and transgender people who have …
Publication date: 08-07-2025Autumn 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: 09-27-2022Chickenpox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chickenpox… And have you never had chickenpox? Then you have a higher risk of becoming very ill from chickenpox. The risk of severe symptoms increases as your pregnancy … by health insurance in the Netherlands for some medical risk groups (information in Dutch). Other people would need …
Publication date: 08-19-2025Toxoplasmosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/toxoplasmosis… Serious illness resulting from toxoplasmosis is mainly a risk for people who have a weakened immune system. This … pregnancy could lead to a miscarriage or stillbirth. This risk is lower if you have toxoplasmosis later in pregnancy – …
Publication date: 08-07-2025Nationwide 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: 09-27-2022National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 12 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-12-august… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-11-2025Effect 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: 09-22-2022Campylobacter 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: 09-30-2022Mycoplasma genitalium
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mycoplasma-genitalium… genitalium for some time did not show an increased risk of these infections. The bacteria may also be present …
Publication date: 08-19-2025First 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