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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNational Heatwave Plan evaluation: substantial attenuation in risk of dying from heat since 2010
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-evaluation-substantial-attenuation-in-risk-of-dying-from-heat-since… The risk of dying on hot days has substantially attenuated since … Heatwave Plan has helped people become more aware of the risks associated with heat. According to the researchers, … this is a possible explanation for the decrease. The risk of dying on hot days, however, remains higher than …
Publication date: 06-02-2025Vulnerable groups have a greater risk of dying from heat, also in Amsterdam
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vulnerable-groups-have-greater-risk-of-dying-from-heat-also-in-amsterdam… and fewer cold days in winter. In the Netherlands the risk of dying increases when it is hot. The municipality of … and of neighbourhoods with less green space have a higher risk of dying from heat. Looking ahead, RIVM estimates that … on the climate scenario. There are no clear differences in risks at low temperatures between different groups of …
Publication date: 11-17-2025Smog alert in the Netherlands Tuesday 19 July
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/smog-alert-in-the-netherlands-tuesday-19-july… Just as in recent days, today, 19 July, there is a risk of smog across the Netherlands due to high ozone … for the next few days On Wednesday, there will again be a risk of smog. However, concentrations are expected to be … to the Netherlands Air Quality Index). Anyone is at risk of developing symptoms once this value is exceeded. If …
Publication date: 07-19-2022Mpox vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccination… men (MSM contact) and transgender people who have a high risk of getting mpox can be vaccinated against mpox by the … men (MSM contact) and transgender people who have a higher risk of getting mpox. You are eligible for mpox vaccination … criteria (hepatitis C screening as an indicator of high-risk behaviour).. Can I currently get a vaccination against …
Publication date: 07-21-2022Higher mortality during heatwave in July in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/higher-mortality-during-heatwave-in-july-in-netherlands… heat. Continuous attention must be paid to the health risks associated with heat. Possible explanations for mortality Severe hot weather is a risk, especially for the elderly and worsens symptoms of … caregivers to provide extra care for and attention to the risk groups. These risk groups include the elderly, the …
Publication date: 08-10-2019National Heat Plan no longer in effect as of July 29th
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-no-longer-in-effect-as-of-july-29th… heat is expected. Persistent warm weather poses a health risk for certain groups of people. Especially the elderly, … in nursing homes, chronically ill and overweight people are risk groups. …
Publication date: 07-29-2019National Heatwave Plan no longer in effect, smog alert withdrawn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-no-longer-in-effect-smog-alert-withdrawn… heat is expected. Persistent warm weather poses a health risk for certain groups of people. Especially young … in care homes, chronically ill and overweight people are risk groups. …
Publication date: 07-20-2022Mpox vaccine
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccine… The vaccine available in the Netherlands used for high-risk contacts of an mpox patient is the smallpox vaccine …
Publication date: 07-21-2022National Heat Plan active for parts of the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-active-for-parts-of-the-netherlands… enjoying the beach or terrace. The heat can lead to health risks for groups of vulnerable people. That is why RIVM has … The heat plan is, in fact, a warning of heat and the risks it can entail, and a call to pay extra attention to … people who are socially isolated, the heat entails health risks. These people need to be alert to dehydration and …
Publication date: 06-23-2019Number of monkeypox infections continues to rise
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-monkeypox-infections-continues-to-rise… reason, WHO has declared that monkeypox is an international risk to public health. The first case of monkeypox in the … policy in the Netherlands. Starting on 25 July, high-risk groups will be offered vaccination (pre-exposure … MSM contact (men who have sex with men). The highest risk of infection in this group is among men who frequently …
Publication date: 07-25-2022Health problems due to heat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/health-problems-due-to-heat… and having trouble concentrating. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-07-2023Mpox vaccination - Privacy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccination/privacy… has launched a vaccination programme to vaccinate specific risk groups against the mpox virus. RIVM is coordinating …
Publication date: 08-02-2022National Heat Plan active throughout the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-active-throughout-netherlands… The heat plan is, in fact, a warning of heat and the risks it can entail, and a call to pay extra attention to … people who are socially isolated, the heat entails health risks. These people need to be alert to dehydration and … RIVM decide together whether to activate the heat plan. The risk of prolonged warm weather, with maximum temperatures …
Publication date: 07-23-2019Vaccination campaign to end as number of monkeypox infections consistently low
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-campaign-to-end-as-number-of-monkeypox-infections-consistently-low… of the rapidly increasing outbreak. Individuals with a high risk of getting infected were invited to get themselves … Two vaccinations Until the end of this month, at-risk groups will continue to be invited to get their first … the first, will likewise still be provided in November. Risk of infection still present Although the number of …
Publication date: 10-21-2022Monkeypox continues spreading
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/monkeypox-continues-spreading… which people connected to the patient may also be at risk of infection. These ‘high-risk contacts’ are offered advice from the GGD and access to a vaccination. This vaccination reduces the risk that the virus will spread through the body and can …
Publication date: 06-30-2022Cooperation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/en/heat/national-heatwave-plan/cooperation… Health Services is to advise municipalities on the health risks of heat and how to communicate about these risks. By law, municipalities have a duty to identify and … to inform and advise the population with regard to health risks. Municipalities must also give information to the …
Publication date: 08-07-2023Current information about mpox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/current-information-about-mpox… have sex with men and transgender people who have a high risk of mpox can be vaccinated by the Municipal Public … men (MSM contact) and transgender people who have a high risk of getting mpox can be vaccinated against mpox by the … Service (GGD) is conducting source and contact tracing. The risk of further transmission seems low. Local spread of mpox …
Publication date: 08-26-20246 people in the Netherlands with monkeypox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/6-people-in-netherlands-with-monkeypox… are being asked to go into isolation. Infection High-risk contacts, such as sexual contacts or housemates, with … Vaccination will only be offered to people with a high risk of infection. You will not be able to request the …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Vulnerable groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/vulnerable-groups… certain medications, alcohol or drugs are also at greater risk of health problems due to lasting heat. They may get a …
Publication date: 08-07-2023Mpox vaccinations in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mpox-vaccinations-in-2022… and Sport made vaccination available to anyone at a high risk of becoming ill with the virus. The vaccination …
Publication date: 02-16-2023