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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentExposure to combination of chemicals appears to be too high, health risks unclear
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/exposure-to-combination-of-chemicals-appears-high-health-risks-unclear… to be high. However, it is still unclear how great the risk to health is. More research is needed. … intake of the chemicals is and therefore how great the risk actually is. Chemical mixtures The European Commission is concerned about the possible risks of ingesting mixtures of chemicals and wants these to …
Publication date: 05-08-2023Repeat vaccination against COVID-19: risk groups first, then everyone 12 and up
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/repeat-vaccination-against-covid-19-risk-groups-first-then-everyone-12-and-up… will send invitations to people under 60 who have a higher risk of severe COVID-19. The Municipal Public Health … first invitations will be sent to people who have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 and to care workers who have contact … Starting from 13 September 2022, people who have a higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 can expect …
Publication date: 09-12-2022Mental health at risk: broad investment in mental health by new government required
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mental-health-at-risk-broad-investment-in-mental-health-by-new-government-required… Monitor shows that mental health in the Netherlands is at risk and highlights the urgency of the situation. Around 85% … to improve individual well-being and detect mental health risks and problems at an early stage. If problems do arise, … Mental health at risk: broad investment in mental health by new government …
Publication date: 12-12-2025People with a medical risk between the ages of 18-60 years invited from early May on
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-with-medical-risk-between-ages-of-18-60-years-invited-from-early-may-on… in the first week of May, people under 60 who are at risk for medical reasons, i.e. the group eligible for the … in this group are prioritised because they have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This includes people … to respiratory tract infections. People in the medical high-risk groups already received their invitations for COVID-19 …
Publication date: 04-20-2021Combined exposure to high amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic increases risk of kidney damage
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/combined-exposure-to-high-amounts-of-lead-cadmium-mercury-and-arsenic-increases-risk-of-kidney… too high: Adults who ingest them at high amounts are at risk for kidney damage later in life. This means their … metals covered by the study, the main contributors to the risk of kidney damage were cadmium and lead. This study was … an initial exploratory study that RIVM conducted into the risks of combined exposure to the four metals mentioned …
Publication date: 11-06-2023Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/shortcomings-in-technical-documentation-of-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ… After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of nine different … are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse. The assessment was commissioned by the Dutch Health and Youth … the technical documentation. This took place after the RIVM assessment had been completed. Some of the manufacturers …
Publication date: 03-21-2022Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good performance at public test sites in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quality-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-antigen-test-diagnostics-good-performance-at-public-test… of virus in a sample. If a workflow involves visual assessment of the results, it can be difficult to detect the … of the virus at all times. Proper training in visual assessment of results is therefore recommended. … Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good …
Publication date: 05-27-2021COVID-19 vaccination: invitations being sent to risk groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-vaccination-invitations-being-sent-to-risk-groups… present and may surge again. For people who have a higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19, the COVID-19 … COVID-19 vaccination: invitations being sent to risk groups …
Publication date: 08-23-2024RIVM: seven e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-seven-e-cigarette-flavourings-with-tobacco-taste-pose-health-risk… flavourings. Three other flavourings may pose a health risk at the highest concentrations in liquids in … follow-up, the Ministry has asked RIVM to study the health risks of these 23 flavourings. … e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Changes to the human environment: urgent focus on infectious diseases needed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/changes-to-human-environment-urgent-focus-on-infectious-diseases-needed… to the living environment can unintentionally increase the risk of spreading pathogens. This can be prevented through … with which municipalities, for example, can assess the risk of an infectious disease. In addition, platforms must … Although a green environment is essential, people are at risk of being bitten by ticks, for example, or of falling …
Publication date: 10-20-2022COVID-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: 09-13-2023RIVM advises against using products containing the herbs Huperzia serrata, Tabernanthe iboga or Ashwagandha
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-against-using-products-containing-herbs-huperzia-serrata-tabernanthe-iboga-or… can be harmful to health. RIVM has identified the risks of these herbs and advises consumers, and especially …
Publication date: 03-08-2024New hold on vaccination with AstraZeneca for people under 60 years
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-hold-on-vaccination-with-astrazeneca-for-people-under-60-years… Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb. The EMA’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) is currently investigating this … the investigation are expected on Wednesday, 7 April. A new assessment about the use of AstraZeneca will be made at that … in 1961 or later. For people aged 60 or over, the health risk from contracting COVID-19 is much higher than the risk …
Publication date: 04-02-2021European project COHESIVE develops sustainable One Health approaches
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/european-project-cohesive-develops-sustainable-one-health-approaches… food and environmental domains in the area of signalling, risk assessment and control of (emerging) zoonoses in and between … (One Health) approach to share signals, assess risks and coordinate the response is essential to minimise … tool to help select the best suitable tool supporting risk assessment in a specific situation. These guidelines will be …
Publication date: 11-08-2021Using multiple products with same paraben is safe, but questions remain about butylparaben
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/using-multiple-products-with-same-paraben-is-safe-but-questions-remain-about-butylparaben… product containing one of these parabens poses no health risk. Analysis by RIVM has now established that the use of … at a much lower exposures. Also unclear is what the health risks might be of using multiple products containing …
Publication date: 02-27-2023More pneumonia near goat farms, bacteria may explain why
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-pneumonia-near-goat-farms-bacteria-may-explain-why… living in areas with a high density of livestock farms. The risk of pneumonia is higher if people live within 2000 … in residential proximity of goat farms have an additional risk of pneumonia. The risk is highest for the people living closest to the farms. …
Publication date: 02-04-2025Potential effects of the reuse of building material on soil quality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/potential-effects-of-reuse-of-building-material-on-soil-quality… Reusing building materials is sustainable, but can also be risky as building materials may contain contaminants such as …
Publication date: 12-14-2022COVID-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: 01-14-2026Decrease in number of STI consultations in 2024, percentage of positive test results remains about the same
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/decrease-in-number-of-sti-consultations-in-2024-percentage-of-positive-test-results-remains… (SHC) in 2024 than in 2023. People who have a higher risk of STIs can get tested for free at the SHCs. There were …
Publication date: 07-15-2025Beau
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: 04-11-2025