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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentStaphylococcus aureus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/staphylococcus-aureus… or on towels, sheets, clothing or sports equipment. The risk that the bacteria will spread is highest in hospitals …
Publication date: 02-05-2026Hantavirus cruise ship passengers have arrived by plane: start of quarantine period
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-have-arrived-by-plane-start-of-quarantine-period… is prolonged and close contact with an infected person. The risk of the virus spreading is much lower than it is with …
Publication date: 05-10-2026Assessment of technical files of two transvaginal mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/assessment-of-technical-files-of-two-transvaginal-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic… transabdominal. The RIVM has finished the technical file assessment of two transvaginal mesh implants used to treat … Assessment of technical files of two transvaginal mesh …
Publication date: 02-14-2020Municipal Public Health Services once again conduct more STI consultations than before COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/municipal-public-health-services-once-again-conduct-more-sti-consultations-than-before-covid… PrEP for men who have sex with men (MSM) and are at high risk of contracting HIV. As part of this pilot, the …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Last chance for young adults to get vaccinated against HPV for free
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/last-chance-for-young-adults-to-get-vaccinated-against-hpv-for-free… men. Getting vaccinated against HPV drastically reduces the risk of becoming infected with the virus. The HPV vaccine …
Publication date: 05-31-2023Long COVID
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/long-covid… but their severity could decrease over time. Who is more at risk for developing Long COVID? We do not know yet exactly …
Publication date: 04-01-2021Chance of smog due to ozone in Overijssel, Drenthe, and Groningen
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/chance-of-smog-due-to-ozone-in-overijssel-drenthe-and-groningen… to the Netherlands Air Quality Index). Anyone is at risk of developing symptoms once this value is exceeded. If …
Publication date: 06-27-2024More unhealthy behaviour among young people; their health remains vulnerable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-unhealthy-behaviour-among-young-people-their-health-remains-vulnerable… to 6% in 2023). In addition, 13% of young people are at risk of problematic use of social media; in 2019, that …
Publication date: 05-30-2024Protection from COVID-19 booster wanes slightly after 3 months among over-70s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/protection-from-covid-19-booster-wanes-slightly-after-3-months-among-over-70s… to 94% after booster vaccination. This means that the risk of hospital admission after a booster vaccination is 4 …
Publication date: 03-15-2022Click2Move
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/click2move… Office-workers are among the ‘at risk’ groups due to their physical inactivity, being a …
Publication date: 07-05-2022Q&A about RSV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rsv/qa-about-rsv… infection? Anyone can get RSV. Some people have a higher risk of becoming ill from an RSV infection. This is …
Publication date: 12-14-2022Sustained avian flu outbreak is the most remarkable outbreak in 2021 discussed in Zoonoses Report
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/sustained-avian-flu-outbreak-is-most-remarkable-outbreak-in-2021-discussed-in-zoonoses-report… have started a number of initiatives to reduce the risk of the outbreak of zoonoses, which includes making …
Publication date: 11-04-2022Terms of reference
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens/terms-of-reference… of Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements and Biorisk management: Assist WHO in the implementation of the … and standards for handling infectious agents, managing risks, and ensuring the safe and secure operation of facilities. By strengthening biorisk management, the aim is to enhance global health …
Publication date: 12-06-2021First West Nile virus patient in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-west-nile-virus-patient-in-netherlands… the mosquito season is coming to an end. This minimises the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 10-15-2020Quality of drinking water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/soil-and-water/drinking-water/quality-of-drinking-water… The very low concentrations that remain do not pose a risk to public health. The use of these substances will …
Publication date: 10-26-2018Two out of every one hundred pedestrians and same proportion of cyclists sustain injuries due to accidents
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/two-out-of-every-one-hundred-pedestrians-and-same-proportion-of-cyclists-sustain-injuries-due… people, and especially those over 70, also appear as a high-risk group for cycling accidents in research conducted in …
Publication date: 09-25-2025More foodborne infections in 2024, RIVM advises measures for chicken farmers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-foodborne-infections-in-2024-rivm-advises-measures-for-chicken-farmers… on eggshells and is very contagious. You can reduce the risk of infection by: Cook chicken all the way through. Boil …
Publication date: 09-23-2025Mycoplasma genitalium
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mycoplasma-genitalium… genitalium for some time did not show an increased risk of these infections. The bacteria may also be present …
Publication date: 08-19-2025Scarlet fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/scarlet-fever… is no vaccine against scarlet fever. You can reduce the risk of infection by practising good hygiene. Regularly wash …
Publication date: 12-23-2025DNA and public health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dna-and-public-health… can help determine whether someone has – or is at increased risk of developing – a disease or would benefit from …
Publication date: 12-16-2025