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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: 12-11-2023Free vaccination against mpox for risk groups starting in April 2025
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/free-vaccination-against-mpox-for-risk-groups-starting-in-april-2025… and transgender people who have a higher risk of getting mpox can have a free vaccination. They can … and transgender people who have a higher risk of getting mpox. The Minister of Health, Welfare and … Free vaccination against mpox for risk groups starting in April 2025 …
Publication date: 04-15-2025Understanding the degradation of 2D materials: Implications for human health and environmental safety assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/understanding-degradation-of-2d-materials-implications-for-human-health-and-environmental… of understanding these degradation processes for the safety assessment of these materials. However, appropriate … of these materials is essential for evaluating risks to both human health and the environment. Types of … Implications for human health and environmental safety assessment …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Commission communication on advanced materials for industrial leadership: measures on safety and sustainability are lacking
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/commission-communication-on-advanced-materials-for-industrial-leadership-measures-on-safety… while acknowledging their human health and environmental risks. The European Commission’s 2024 communication … for implementing timely, anticipatory actions to minimise risks and ensure responsible innovation. Key elements to … the EC in 2022, provides a five-step assessment to identify risks, find safer alternatives, and prevent costly …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Beau
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/beau… developed an international response unit, the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU), in 2008. Similar to the MOD operating … its advanced expertise on sampling, analysis and impact assessment of environmental emergencies to the European … back-office expertise in (eco)toxicology and exposure and risk assessment. The EAU is registered as an “other response …
Publication date: 04-11-2025We remove ticks faster than we did 10 years ago
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/we-remove-ticks-faster-than-we-did-10-years-ago… is better. The sooner a tick is removed, the smaller the risk of contracting Lyme disease. … but… The sooner a tick is removed, the smaller the risk of contracting Lyme disease. ‘The fact that we are … gives us a more accurate picture of the development of the risk of tick bites throughout the year. …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Respiratory 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: 12-18-2023SPRINGS
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: 12-20-2023Objectives and activities EURL-PH-VBV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens/objectives-and-activities… NEL- network through training and External Quality Assessment schemes based on identified knowledge gaps and … of activities with target audiences and supporting ECDC/EU risk communication. WP1 has scheduled monthly consortium … related to scientific and technical advice and risk assessment by contributing to ECDC technical reports on …
Publication date: 04-01-2025PFAS 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: 12-22-2023Summaries of publications on Tobacco and Nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news/summaries-of-publications-on-tobacco-and-nicotine-products… settings, a pattern draw attention to the potential health risks associated with the accidental ingestion of … gap and enhance tobacco control measures. In Vitro Assessment of Translocation and Toxicological Effects of …
Publication date: 04-08-2025Duty to report now applies for tick-borne encephalitis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/duty-to-report-now-applies-for-tick-borne-encephalitis… severe, lasting damage. There is no medicine for TBE. The risk of TBE causing serious disease is very small. Since … disease with a duty to report is a disease that entails a risk to public health. If a doctor or lab identifies an … of the number of people with TBE and find out if there are risk areas for TBE in the Netherlands. TBE has been present …
Publication date: 04-03-2025Reports Environment and Safety 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-environment-and-safety-2022… Recycling of materials. Needs and considerations in the assessment of safety and sustainability JPA Lijzen, PAM …
Publication date: 12-22-2023Vector-borne viral diseases (EURL-PH-VBV)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens/vector-borne-viral-diseases… on health globally. An estimated 4 billion people are at risk for infections by viruses transmitted by Aedes spp. …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Road traffic and neighbours identified as main sources of annoyance and sleep disturbance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/road-traffic-and-neighbours-identified-as-main-sources-of-annoyance-and-sleep-disturbance… cause of concern remained ‘living in the vicinity of a high-risk enterprise or industry’. Since 2019, concerns about air …
Publication date: 12-18-2023