Vaccination reduces transmission to unvaccinated household members by 63% for Delta variant

Vaccination protects against COVID-19, and also reduces the risk of transmitting the virus to others.

18-10-2021 | 16:57

RIVM recommends limiting number of e-cigarettes flavourings to 23 with tobacco taste only

The government wishes to make e-cigarettes less attractive, in particular for young people.
15-10-2021 | 08:01
Meisje rookt e-sigaret

4 in 5 COVID-19 patients in ICU are not vaccinated

4 in 5 COVID-19 patients in intensive care are not vaccinated against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

14-10-2021 | 20:22
Verpleger rijdt ziekenhuisbed door gang van ziekenhuis

Expected autumn increase in SARS-CoV-2 appears to have started

In the past week from 5-12 October 2021, the reported number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 increased by 48% compared to the previous week. Reported figures increased in all regions and in all age groups.
12-10-2021 | 15:45
De hond uitlaten in het bos

More than health risks play a role in compliance with coronavirus measures

The risk of COVID-19 is not the only factor that determines compliance with the coronavirus measures; other risks also play a role.
08-10-2021 | 18:00

No evidence of more serious illness from COVID-19 among Q fever patients

There are no indications that people who previously had Q fever had a more serious course of illness from the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. This is evident from RIVM research.
05-10-2021 | 17:27
arts luistert naar ademhaling patient

Specific group of patients with impaired immunity invited in October for third COVID-19 vaccination

From 6 October on, a specific group of people with severely impaired immunity (immunocompromised patients) will receive their invitation for a third vaccination against COVID-19.
04-10-2021 | 13:07
Vaccinatielocatie GGD

Launch of Integrated Health Monitor COVID-19: large-scale study on public health impact of COVID-19

RIVM, the collective Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) in collaboration with GGD GHOR, the NIVEL Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre have developed a new monitor: the Integrated Health Monitor
30-09-2021 | 12:22
Vrouw achter bureau met laptop en staart uit het raam

The 13-week scan now available for pregnant women

Since 1 September, pregnant women in the Netherlands can have an early ultrasound scan to detect physical abnormalities in their unborn child: the 13-week scan.
30-09-2021 | 11:36

Vaccination coverage increases for second consecutive year, by 10% for HPV

The percentage of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme rose again last year. Another striking note is the 10% increase in HPV vaccination, rising to 63%.
30-09-2021 | 11:25
Het aantal jonge vrouwen dat zich laat vaccineren tegen HPV is toegenomen met 10%