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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentVaccination 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: 10-21-2022Cooperation
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: 08-07-2023Most recent publications on Overweight and obesity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-nutrition/fields-of-expertise/overweight-and-obesity/most-recent-publications-on-overweight-and-obesity… E , et al. The association between waist circumference and risk of mortality considering body mass index in 65- to … Investigators. Association of Overweight With Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Partly Independent of Blood … Cost-Effective in People With Different Levels of Diabetes Risk Results from a modeling study . Diabetes Care January …
Publication date: 04-28-2014Improved air quality leads to decline in mortality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/improved-air-quality-leads-to-decline-in-mortality… individual substances The comparison also revealed that the risk of death after being exposed to a similar quantity of … matter or ozone has not changed. For nitrogen dioxide, this risk seems to have gotten smaller. The reasons for this are … research is needed to examine which people are at a greater risk of dying after multiple days of elevated concentrations …
Publication date: 12-11-2025Current information about avian influenza
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bird-flu/current-information… This indicates the animal was exposed to the virus. The risk of humans getting sick from bird flu is very low. Close … animal and administer antiviral medicine as needed. The risk of humans becoming infected is still very low. However, … It is still very unlikely for people to get bird flu. The risk is only elevated for people who have frequent close …
Publication date: 01-08-2025Issue 35
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/35… Down syndrome. This is warranted in view of their higher risk of serious illness and death due to COVID-19, even … is currently reviewing whether there is a clearly elevated risk of myocarditis or pericarditis in adolescents and young …
Publication date: 12-01-2021Vaccines very effective against hospital and ICU admissions, also for Delta variant
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccines-very-effective-against-hospital-and-icu-admissions-also-for-delta-variant… of 70 from hospital and ICU admission. This means that the risk of hospital and ICU admission for these people is 50 … vaccine, and many of these people are in the medical high-risk groups. It is known that the vaccines may be less effective in people who are in medical high-risk groups. This may explain Moderna’s lower effectiveness …
Publication date: 08-28-2021RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-launches-study-on-long-term-effectiveness-of-covid-19-vaccines… different vaccines, both in the general population and in risk groups. VASCO will be conducted by RIVM in conjunction … involve limited research on the effect of the vaccines in risk groups, such as the elderly or people with underlying … both in healthy people and in individuals who are in risk groups. Study design All Dutch residents aged 18 …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Nutritional status
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/nutritional-status… groups. However, certain population groups are at a greater risk of deficiencies of certain nutrients, and some groups are at a greater health risk due to a deficiency. This means that it is important … need more of certain nutrients, as a deficiency can entail risks for the unborn child. Currently, RIVM is conducting …
Publication date: 01-12-2012Livestock farming and residential health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health/livestock-farming-and-residential-health… negative associations that was identified is an additional risk of pneumonia among people living near goat and/or … confirmed in these regions: researchers saw an additional risk of pneumonia in proximity to goat farms, for several … who live near goat farms are generally slightly more at risk to develop pneumonia than people who live around other …
Publication date: 09-10-2021Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season… pain, headache or tiredness. Some people are more at risk A person who has a respiratory infection can pass it on … very young children. COVID-19 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … these general recommendations will help you reduce the risk of passing it to others: Are you ill? Then stay home. …
Publication date: 10-08-2024SARS-CoV-2 infections continue to rise
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/SARS-CoV-2-infections-continue-to-rise… the coronavirus”. Even so, a repeat vaccination reduces the risk of ending up in hospital, making it one and a half … after the booster jab. Also, the booster jab reduces the risk of hospital admission by more than 3 times compared to the basic series of vaccinations. The risk of infecting someone else is also reduced after a …
Publication date: 06-28-2022Background
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sniv/background… is felt to be a significant contributor to the increased risk and severity of infections in the elderly. Especially … frail elderly in long-term care facilities have unique risks for infectious diseases. In the U.S.A. prolonged attention is drawn into the increased risk of infection of elderly people and infection control …
Publication date: 08-15-2013Illegal 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: 05-18-2026Disinformation and pressure on international cooperation pose major international threats to public health in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/disinformation-and-pressure-on-international-cooperation-pose-major-international-threats-to… including the Caribbean Netherlands. In addition to the risks mentioned above, the consequences of climate change, … misinformation. However, the rapid pace of change in the risk landscape means that sustained attention is required … preparedness among international partners will reduce the risk to public health in the Netherlands. Sustained …
Publication date: 06-30-2026Shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shigellosis… Anyone can get shigellosis. Some people have a higher risk of getting the disease: People travelling to warm … Men who have sex with men. Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from shigellosis: People who … getting shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly: Before eating and before …
Publication date: 12-04-2024Measles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/measles… become very ill from measles? Some people have a higher risk of severe symptoms: Very young children. This … and have never had measles. These infants have an increased risk of severe illness and death. Older adults: the … Children with severely impaired immunity. They are at risk for a very serious and potentially fatal infection. …
Publication date: 07-17-2013Pneumococcal 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: 09-09-2025Fewer reports of tick bites in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-reports-of-tick-bites-in-2022… These reports yield many new insights into ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Last year, the reported number of tick … time people spend in nature. Remove ticks quickly to halve risk of Lyme disease If you find a tick on your body, take … to remove the ticks as quickly as you can. This lowers the risk that you will get Lyme disease. Report any bites at …
Publication date: 04-19-2023