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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-covid-19-vaccination-round-for-risk-groups-this-autumn… start on 16 September 2024. For people who are at higher risk, the COVID-19 vaccination offers more effective … flu vaccine each year. Children and adults in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) and care … New COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn …
Publication date: 07-11-2024Human biomonitoring for investigating exposure to nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/human-biomonitoring-for-investigating-exposure-to-nanomaterials… Human biomonitoring can help improve (occupational) risk assessment, provided that a clear relationship exists …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/additional-environmental-risks-of-nanopesticides-to-be-regarded… properties can also pose additional environmental risks. For example, higher or prolonged exposure of non-target organisms. Current risk assessment frameworks do not sufficiently address these … Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Potential effects of the reuse of building material on soil quality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/potential-effects-of-reuse-of-building-material-on-soil-quality… Reusing building materials is sustainable, but can also be risky as building materials may contain contaminants such as …
Publication date: 12-14-2022Behavioural and perception research on the environment and safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/behavioural-and-perception… Effective risk communication takes the ideas, questions and concerns of the target group into account. Read more about risk communication … The fact that calculations have shown something to be risky does not mean people will also perceive it as risky. Read more about perception research …
Publication date: 07-16-2024COVID-19 vaccination for children
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination/children… adolescents aged 6 months to 17 years, who are in medical risk groups that are more likely to become seriously ill … vaccination is still available for children with a high risk of severe illness from a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The criteria for which children are in a medical high-risk group have been drawn up by the Dutch Association of …
Publication date: 12-02-2022RIVM: be cautious when using nutritional supplements containing Mucuna pruriens
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-be-cautious-when-using-nutritional-supplements-containing-mucuna-pruriens… research into herbal preparations RIVM carried out this risk assessment on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Earlier this year, RIVM already published risk assessments on Ashwagandha, Huperzia serrata and …
Publication date: 07-08-2024European Parliament rejects new nanomaterial definition in Novel Food Regulation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/european-parliament-rejects-new-nanomaterial-definition-in-novel-food-regulation… clear and objective criteria and alignment with the EFSA risk assessment guidance documents on nanotechnology . The … to a better protection of consumers. According to the EFSA risk assessment guidance on nanotechnology , nano-specific …
Publication date: 07-17-2024An industry guide to implement a Safe and Sustainable by Design innovation process
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/industry-guide-to-implement-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-innovation-process… severe adverse effects such as carcinogenicity. Related to assessments in SSbD, also trade-offs between different … goal is to ensure thorough safety implementation through a risk-based assessment. This should take into account the … is committed to advancing knowledge about toxicological risks for humans and the environment, particularly in …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Information about cervical cancer screening (Turkish)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/information-in-multiple-languages/turkish… Bu nüfus taramasıyla, kişinin rahim ağzı kanseri riski altında olup olmadığını değerlendiriyoruz.Erken …
Publication date: 12-12-2022How is exposure to BPA limited?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/exposure-to-bpa-limited… The European Commission has requested an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency … (ECHA) regarding the protection of workers against the risks of the use of BPA, on which basis a more stringent …
Publication date: 07-10-2024Programme characteristics of the cervical cancer screening programme
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/professionals/programme-characteristics… screening laboratories for the presence of hrHPV (high risk Human Papillomavirus). If HPV is found, a cytological assessment is carried out to determine whether there are …
Publication date: 12-01-2022Online pre-meeting 16 July 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/one-health-strengthening-europe/online-pre-meeting… 10.20 EOHA Arjen van de Giessen (EOHA) 10.30 ECDC - EU Assessment Carmen Varela Santos 10.40 EFSA Stef Bronzwaer …
Publication date: 07-15-2024More attention needed for potential impact of drug waste on drinking water quality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-attention-needed-for-potential-impact-of-drug-waste-on-drinking-water-quality… of drinking water. This will allow for a more accurate assessment of how the substances spread. It will also reveal …
Publication date: 12-15-2022SAMIRA-PrISMA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/samira-prisma… devices, radiopharmaceuticals, and health technology assessment), health institutions, scientific societies and …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Health effects of BPA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/health-effects-bpa… that issues independent scientific advice on food-related risks. As early as 2016 , RIVM had concerns that BPA could … are drafted to protect consumers against food-related risks. European laws and regulations aimed at protecting consumers from food-related risks are based on recommendations issued by EFSA. European …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Frequently asked questions cervical cancer screening for professionals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/professionals/faq… HPV screening detects serious abnormalities earlier and the risk of cervical cancer is reduced for longer after a … Yes, the 10-year interval for screening is safe. The risk of developing cervical cancer or its precursors is … lead to cervical cancer after a persistent infection: high-risk HPV (hrHPV). In the case of hrHPV types 16 and 18, the …
Publication date: 12-05-2022Genital herpes
https://www.rivm.nl/en/genital-herpes… than men. Is genital herpes dangerous during pregnancy? The risk of symptoms caused by genital herpes is not higher … first herpes outbreak during childbirth, there is a higher risk that the herpes virus will be transmitted to the baby, … can cause genital herpes, is transmitted during sex. The risk of infection is highest if a person has an outbreak of …
Publication date: 07-18-2024Innovation in the cervical cancer screening programme
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/professionals/innovation… referrals could be more specific, taking into account the risk profile of a client. Accessibility could be improved by … unnecessary anxiety, unnecessary healthcare costs and the risk of unnecessary treatment. In order to reduce the number … it has been decided to change the referral policy based on risk stratification. The following changes are involved: Use …
Publication date: 12-06-2022Referral schedule for the cervical cancer screening programme
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/professionals/referral-schedule… hrHPV types 16 and 18 (HPV 16/18) with a clearly increased risk and the other hrHPV types (HPV other) with a moderately increased risk. The referral policy remains the same for participants …
Publication date: 12-01-2022