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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: 02-02-2026New 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: 09-12-2022Concentrations 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: 02-10-2026Hepatitis 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: 09-20-2022Ongoing 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: 02-05-2026Use 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: 09-07-2022Strengthening 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: 02-23-2026Jørgen 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: 09-29-2022Prof. 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: 02-18-2026Dr. 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: 09-28-2022Autumn 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: 09-27-2022Literature 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: 02-19-2026Nationwide 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: 09-27-2022Effect 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: 09-22-2022Campylobacter 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: 09-30-2022Staphylococcus 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: 02-05-2026First 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: 09-27-2022Significantly 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