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https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/assessments… Gap analyses and needs assessment for lab preparedness, response and biorisk. The team at the WHO Collaborating Centre possesses … implementating laboratory preparedness, response, and biorisk assessments. This includes creating comprehensive … Assessments …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Flu jab for additional groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-jab-for-additional-groups… aged 60 years and older, and to people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus due to … vaccine doses are available. People in the additional risk groups can contact their GP directly between 1 October …
Publication date: 09-22-2021It is almost time for your seasonal flu vaccine
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/it-is-almost-time-for-your-seasonal-flu-vaccine… of this vaccine is to protect people with additional risk, for example due to being 60 years of age or older or …
Publication date: 10-15-2025Fields of expertise WHO CC Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/fields-of-expertise… supporting Member States on laboratory preparedness and biorisk. Targeted detection (viruses, bacteria, parasites, … detection (disease “x”, One Health perspective) and Biorisk management are fields of expertise covered by our WHO … Assessments … Assessments … Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk …
Publication date: 12-06-2021Flu vaccine during pregnancy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/vaccine/pregnancy… Newborn babies have a higher risk of serious consequences from flu, such as hospital … If a pregnant woman gets the flu, she has a higher risk of serious illness than a woman who is not pregnant. … compared to women of the same age who are not pregnant. The risk of ICU admission or death from flu does not seem to …
Publication date: 12-19-2025Frequently asked questions about the flu jab, pneumococcal vaccination and COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-jab/faqs-flu-jab-pneumococcal-vaccination-and-covid-19… the next few months. This involves people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu. Flu is an …
Publication date: 10-14-2021Capacity building
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-bioriskcapacity-building… Our expertise extends to coordinating external quality assessments through proficiency panels. This includes … and expertise Leading staff Expertise Iris Vennis, MSc Biorisk Management & Assessment; High-Containment Laboratory … & Response; Global Health Intatives Joris Sprokholt, PhD Risk Assessment; Training Development & Delivery; …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Ad hoc support
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/ad-hoc-support… and expertise Leading staff Expertise Iris Vennis, MSc Biorisk Management & Assessment; High-Containment Laboratory Capacity Building; … & Response; Global Health Intatives Joris Sprokholt, PhD Risk Assessment; Training Development & Delivery; …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Key publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/key-publications… Title Authors Journal Laboratory capacity assessments in 25 African countries at high risk of yellow fever, August-December 2018. Johnson BW, … Dutch self-assessment biosecurity toolkit to identify biorisk gaps and to enhance biorisk awareness Sijnesael P.C., …
Publication date: 12-06-2021News and activities WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/news-and-activities… Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk, collaborated with a WHO/Europe expert and Armenia’s … on reviewing and refining diagnostic algorithms for high-risk zoonotic infections. Strengthening laboratory systems … capacities for early and accurate detection, monitoring and assessment of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and novel coronaviruses …
Publication date: 02-23-2023WHO 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: 12-13-2023Toolbox and resources
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/toolbox-and-resources… Biosecurity Checklist for Laboratory Assessment and Monitoring This biosecurity checklist is … each key biosecurity area, which are discussion points for assessment. … Surge Capacity Assessment Tool (SCAT) The SCAT aims to strengthen emergency …
Publication date: 09-21-2023New WHO Collaborating Centre hosted by RIVM combines laboratory preparedness and biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-who-collaborating-centre-hosted-by-rivm-combines-laboratory-preparedness-and-biorisk… Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the first … Centre that combines laboratory preparedness and biorisk. The new WHO Collaborating Centre will assist WHO in … disease preparedness, laboratory preparedness and biorisk. …
Publication date: 12-09-2021FAQ about the flu vaccine during pregnancy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/vaccine/pregnancy/faq… The flu vaccine lowers the risk of getting flu. It also lowers the risk of serious illness due to flu. Newborn babies have a higher risk of serious illness due to flu. They may even need to go … mothers. After flu vaccination during pregnancy, the risk that infants will be admitted to hospital due to flu is …
Publication date: 09-14-2023Start of invitations for the seasonal flu vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/start-of-invitations-for-seasonal-flu-vaccination… the age of 60 and children and adults who are at additional risk of becoming seriously ill from flu, healthy pregnant … However, people over the age of 60 years and medical risk groups can become seriously ill as a result of flu. The … 30% less chance of getting flu. There is also a 40% lower risk of hospitalisation. The risk of infecting others also …
Publication date: 10-03-2022Respiratory infections season started
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-season-started… muscle aches, headache or fatigue. Some people are more at risk If you have a respiratory infection, you can infect … Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … spreading. You will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. What to do if you …
Publication date: 10-23-2023Flu
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/flu… can become very ill from flu? Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus. They may … can get the flu more than once. Some people have a higher risk of getting flu. This applies especially to people who … the Netherlands: the flu vaccine . People who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu can get a …
Publication date: 03-16-2023Flu vaccine campaign about to start
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-vaccine-campaign-about-to-start… people with certain medical conditions are especially at risk of becoming seriously ill. The flu vaccine offers the … chance of hospitalisation. The vaccine also reduces the risk of them infecting others. If people do get flu, they …
Publication date: 09-29-2023Funding and international context flu vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-jab/funding-and-international-context… however. International context The immunisation coverage of risk groups in the Netherlands is the highest in Europe and … on member states to raise the immunisation coverage for risk groups (the elderly and those with medical grounds) and …
Publication date: 10-09-2015Flu epidemic seems to be emerging
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-epidemic-seems-to-be-emerging… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Uncertainty … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-09-2022