New crisis response organisation at RIVM to control future pandemics

The cabinet has agreed to the proposal of Ernst Kuipers, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, to set up a National Functionality for Infectious Disease Control (LFI).

07-06-2022 | 16:19
RIVM hoofdingang

Flu vaccination also available for pregnant women as of this autumn

Every year, people aged 60+ and people with certain medical conditions can get the free flu vaccination. On the recommendation of the Health Council of the Netherlands, the free flu vaccination will now also be made available to pregnant women.
02-06-2022 | 16:52
Zwangere vrouw krijgt griepprik

Regulation of nanomaterials needs more than definition alone

In a new publication, RIVM indicates scientific challenges in the use of the EU definition for nanomaterial in legislation.

12-12-2012 | 00:00