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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: 01-12-2026Direct 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: 09-20-2023COVID-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: 01-14-2026CAQ 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: 09-11-2023Handbook 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: 01-05-2026Capacity 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: 09-21-2023Harmful 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: 01-21-2026Toolbox 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: 09-21-2023Handbook 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: 01-05-2026Information 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: 09-28-2023Handbook 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: 01-05-2026Action 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: 09-11-2023Handbook 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: 01-05-2026FAQ 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: 09-14-2023Handbook 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: 01-08-2026