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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentBooster vaccinations reduced risk of death from COVID-19 in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/booster-vaccinations-reduced-risk-of-death-from-covid-19-in-2022… Booster vaccinations reduced the risk of dying from COVID-19 in 2022. The risk of death from other causes was also lower for people … COVID-19 and death in general. Also, RIVM researched the risk of death due to other causes than COVID-19 shortly after a booster vaccination. Lower risk of death from COVID-19 There were three rounds of …
Publication date: 12-11-2023Direct link between Tata Steel emissions, nuisance and risk of disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/direct-link-between-tata-steel-emissions-nuisance-and-risk-of-disease… putting people who live in the IJmond region at an elevated risk of disease. The greatest benefits to public health in … from various disciplines, RIVM was able to assess the risk of becoming ill as a result of emissions from the Tata … who experience noise, odour and dust nuisance. Largest risk of adverse health effects in Wijk aan Zee This resulted …
Publication date: 09-22-2023Assessments
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/assessments… Gap analyses and needs assessment for lab preparedness, response and biorisk. The team at the WHO Collaborating Centre possesses … implementating laboratory preparedness, response, and biorisk assessments. This includes creating comprehensive … Assessments …
Publication date: 09-21-2023COVID-19 vaccination for risk groups: over-60s, flu vaccine group, care workers and pregnant women
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-vaccination-for-risk-groups-over-60s-flu-vaccine-group-care-workers-and-pregnant… present and may rise again. For people who have a higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19, the COVID-19 … protection against hospital admission and reduces their risk of death due to COVID-19. It is not necessary for … on their own or with assistance, but do have an increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19, can contact their …
Publication date: 09-13-2023EAU participation in European disaster exercise FORMATEX23
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-assessment-unit/formatex23… From 13 - 16 September 2023, the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) of RIVM participated in FORMATEX23, a … between experts in chemical, biological, and radiological risks and operational teams that can be deployed to provide … environment in the affected area. It can also assess the risks associated with the detected substances. As …
Publication date: 09-20-2023CAQ III
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/caq-iii… nor performance of comprehensive toxicological risk assessment for such events. Goals The vision of the CAQ III project is to minimise current knowledge gaps in health risk assessment of oil-related “fume events” in aircraft in … Cabin Air Quality assessment of long-term effects of contaminants (CAQ III) …
Publication date: 09-11-2023Respiratory infections widespread, even more important to follow recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-widespread-even-more-important-to-follow-recommendations… bacteria. This also helps to protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. … SARS-CoV-2 and influenza (flu) cause an additional risk for older people and for people who have chronic … spreading. And you will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. Are you ill? Then …
Publication date: 12-21-2023AFARA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/afara… and implementation of animal-free models in the human risk assessment of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). EDCs … project started in February 2023 and will run for 5 years. Risk assessment is necessary to protect us against the …
Publication date: 12-18-2023Capacity building
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-bioriskcapacity-building… Our expertise extends to coordinating external quality assessments through proficiency panels. This includes … and expertise Leading staff Expertise Iris Vennis, MSc Biorisk Management & Assessment; High-Containment Laboratory … & Response; Global Health Intatives Joris Sprokholt, PhD Risk Assessment; Training Development & Delivery; …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Ad hoc support
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/ad-hoc-support… and expertise Leading staff Expertise Iris Vennis, MSc Biorisk Management & Assessment; High-Containment Laboratory Capacity Building; … & Response; Global Health Intatives Joris Sprokholt, PhD Risk Assessment; Training Development & Delivery; …
Publication date: 09-21-2023SPRINGS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/springs… citizens and stakeholders, and use evidence-based value assessments to prioritise interventions to prevent … flooding, and drought contribute to increasing risks for waterborne diarrhoeal disease cases. The impact of … and water quality on pathogen-specific diarrhoeal disease risks and the safety of water supply systems will be …
Publication date: 12-20-2023PFAS in sea foam along Dutch coast
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-in-sea-foam-along-dutch-coast… compared to seawater. Insufficient information for complete risk assessment It is as yet unclear what the high concentrations … scenarios to determine sea foam exposure, and there are no risk limit values for PFAS in seawater or sea foam. …
Publication date: 12-20-2023Strong1H
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/strong1h… integrated with human influenza surveillance data to assess risks for public health. Data will also be shared with EFSA. … is therefore the first line of defence in reducing the risk of human infection. To achieve this, timely monitoring … national risks and priorities by conducting preliminary assessments using the data collected. Share the collected …
Publication date: 12-12-2023WHO estimates of the burden of foodborne diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-risk-assessment-of-pathogens-in-food-and-water/fields-of-expertise/microbial-food-safety/who-estimates-burden-foodborne-diseases… burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: a risk assessment. Liu, Y. & Wu, F. Environmental Health … 118(6): 818– 824. Aflatoxins Population attributable risk of aflatoxin-related liver cancer: systematic review …
Publication date: 12-13-2023Growing and diverse range of self-tests, but limited data on usage, impact and reliability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/growing-and-diverse-range-of-self-tests-but-limited-data-on-usage-impact-and-reliability… range is broad, covering self-tests for Q fever and HIV to assessments for depression, autism, or the risk of cancer. These tests are sold both in …
Publication date: 12-01-2023Reports Public Health and Health Services 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-public-health-and-health-services-2022… Delta in Helmond PE Boon, JD te Biesebeek 2021-0222 Risk assessment of (herbal preparations containing) Salvia …
Publication date: 12-22-2023Toolbox and resources
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/toolbox-and-resources… Biosecurity Checklist for Laboratory Assessment and Monitoring This biosecurity checklist is … each key biosecurity area, which are discussion points for assessment. … Surge Capacity Assessment Tool (SCAT) The SCAT aims to strengthen emergency …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Information Services
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/information-services… staff unit protects RIVM against cyber attacks and offers risk management advice. Lastly, CKS monitors systems and … founded a strategic consulting firm for corporate strategic assessments, working together with consultants in corporate …
Publication date: 09-28-2023Action plan for pandemic preparedness: Social and behavioural science
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/pandemic-preparedness/action-plan… COVID-19. We are also preparing research protocols and assessment tools and regularly updating these behavioural …
Publication date: 09-11-2023FAQ about the flu vaccine during pregnancy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/vaccine/pregnancy/faq… The flu vaccine lowers the risk of getting flu. It also lowers the risk of serious illness due to flu. Newborn babies have a higher risk of serious illness due to flu. They may even need to go … mothers. After flu vaccination during pregnancy, the risk that infants will be admitted to hospital due to flu is …
Publication date: 09-14-2023