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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: 09-09-2025Hand washing main focus in case of risk of disease transmission by animals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/hand-washing-main-focus-in-case-of-risk-of-disease-transmission-by-animals… Hand washing main focus in case of risk of disease transmission by animals …
Publication date: 05-19-2026Rabies
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: 09-15-2025Hepatitis 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: 09-09-2025Yellow fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/yellow-fever… the yellow fever mosquito does not occur here, there is no risk of an outbreak of yellow fever in the Netherlands. …
Publication date: 05-04-2026EFSA’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: 09-15-2025Quality and control
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/quality-control… process. Prior to the market authorization, the quality assessment is based on the manufacturer's dossier. Given the …
Publication date: 05-18-2026Policy advice
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/policy-advice… looks into access to medicines and to their effects and risks for public health. Other topics we advise about are: … context of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS): risk awareness and adherence (TTS-RiskAware). Impact of EU label changes and pregnancy …
Publication date: 05-18-2026Hepatitis 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: 09-09-2025Andes virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/andes-virus… breathing and preventing other infections. The risk of Andes virus spreading in the Netherlands is very … the situation on the cruise ship is very low. There is no risk to public health and no cause for concern. The … the Netherlands is therefore very unlikely. When are you at risk? Only people who have had prolonged close contact with …
Publication date: 05-08-2026Illegal medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/illegal-medicines… shared: Committee of Experts on Minimising Public Health Risks Posed by Falsification of Medical Products and Similar … on substandard and falsified medical products Health risks There are several risks associated with the use of falsified medicines. Some …
Publication date: 05-18-2026Pneumococcal 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: 09-09-2025Current information about hantavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/current-information… all persons who are in quarantine in the Netherlands. The risk of spread is still very low RIVM understands that this … news may raise questions or concerns. Nevertheless, the risk of spread in the Netherlands remains very small. Strict … sailed the ship to Rotterdam. People who may have been at risk of contracting the virus went into quarantine …
Publication date: 05-05-2026Seoul virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/seoul-virus… even a rat that appears healthy can carry the virus. The risk of infection with the Seoul virus is probably small. … who have frequent contact with pet rats are at higher risk of infection. How often does a Seoul virus infection …
Publication date: 05-08-2026Tula virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/tula-virus… residues. How often does a Tula virus infection occur? The risk of infection with the Tula virus in the Netherlands is … probably common in field mice in the Netherlands, but the risk to humans is small. …
Publication date: 05-08-2026Potential 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: 09-15-2025News and activities WHO CC on Behavioural Science for Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-on-behavioural-science-for-health-emergency-preparedness-and-resilience/news-and-activities… twice per year to better understand how people perceive risks, respond to public health guidance, and prepare for … by RIVM, and use behavioural data to inform policy and risk communication for better health, and in preparation for …
Publication date: 09-29-2025Botulism
https://www.rivm.nl/en/botulism… very ill from botulism? Anyone could get botulism, but the risk is very low. Children under 12 months old have a higher risk of botulism, especially infant botulism. The bacterial …
Publication date: 09-01-2025Update hantavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/update-hantavirus… contact are asked to monitor their symptoms themselves. Risk to people in the Netherlands is very low RIVM …
Publication date: 05-07-2026