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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentVaccination against pneumococcal disease for medical risk groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/vaccination-against-pneumococcal-disease-for-medical-risk-groups… Some people have health conditions that cause a higher risk of serious illness due to pneumococcal disease. They … The medical risk groups for pneumococcal disease include: people with … as a result If you are in one or more of these medical risk groups, you can get a vaccination against pneumococcal …
Publication date: 09-09-2025New 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: 07-17-2024Rabies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rabies… are bitten, scratched or licked by an infected animal. The risk of infection is very low in the Netherlands. People who … raccoons), or by bats (also in the Netherlands). Another risk in the Netherlands comes from unvaccinated dogs and … have a lyssavirus infection. That is why there is a minimal risk of catching rabies after contact with bats. Bats almost …
Publication date: 09-01-2025New safety data confirms hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for oral care products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-safety-data-confirms-hydroxyapatite-in-nanoform-is-safe-for-oral-care-products… and is not significantly taken up by cells. The safety assessment applies only to specific types of HAP … on HAP nano comes after the SCCS’s fourth review. Earlier assessments by the SCCS were inconclusive regarding the … do not meet these criteria will require a separate safety assessment. Reflection by RIVM The case of HAP nano …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Behavioural 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: 07-16-2024Hepatitis B vaccination upon request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-b/vaccination-upon-request… you effective protection against hepatitis B. Children and risk groups can get a free vaccination against hepatitis B. … National Immunisation Programm e at 3, 5 and 12 months old. Risk groups Hepatitis B is more common among sex workers and … through the hepatitis B vaccination programme for risk groups . People who are at higher risk at work People …
Publication date: 09-09-2025RIVM: 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: 07-08-2024EFSA’s re-evaluation of silver as a food additive is inconclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsas-re-evaluation-of-silver-as-food-additive-is-inconclusive… its safety due to critical gaps in scientific data. The assessment was intended to address questions surrounding the … data to determine whether the additive posed a health risk. In response, the European Commission invited … necessary information and quality to support a conclusive risk assessment. Insufficient data on particle form and …
Publication date: 09-15-2025European 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: 07-17-2024How 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: 07-10-2024Online 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: 07-15-2024SAMIRA-PrISMA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/samira-prisma… devices, radiopharmaceuticals, and health technology assessment), health institutions, scientific societies and …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Hepatitis B
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-b… grows worse, it is known as cirrhosis of the liver. The risk of this depends on how active the virus was and on the … People who have cirrhosis of the liver are also at higher risk for developing liver cancer, which can eventually lead … in the course of their work Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from hepatitis B, including …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Health 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: 07-04-2024Genital 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: 07-18-2024Pneumococcal vaccination upon request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/pneumococcal-vaccination-upon-request… as people taking immunosuppressant medicine) have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from pneumococcal disease. … people aged 78 and older (born in 1947 or before). Medical risk groups Some people have health conditions that cause a higher risk of serious illness due to pneumococcal disease. This …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Potential of nanomaterials in food packaging to improve food safety and sustainability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/potential-of-nanomaterials-in-food-packaging-to-improve-food-safety-and-sustainability… Using nanomaterials in food packaging can help reduce such risks. However, it is essential to be aware that … migrate from packaging into food, so the potential risks to human health from the nanomaterials themselves must …
Publication date: 09-15-2025