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Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands stable in 2020

In 2020, the year of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, resistant bacteria were not found more often in patients in the Netherlands than before the outbreak.

Young people born in 2007 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of today, the first teens born in 2007 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

RIVM start onderzoek naar langetermijneffectiviteit COVID-19-vaccins

Number of positive COVID-19 tests doubled in one week

In the past week from 30 June to 6 July 2021, the number of reported positive COVID-19 tests doubled (+103%) compared to the previous week. This increase was observed in all security regions.

Young people born in 2006 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of today, the first teens born in 2006 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). The appointment can be scheduled by phone or via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.

Girl getting ready to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at GGD

Young people born in 2005 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of today, the first teens born in 2005 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). The appointment can be scheduled by phone or via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.

Young people born in 2004 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of today, the first teens born in 2004 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). The appointment can be scheduled by phone or via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.

Mental care still the most expensive of all

In 2011, 19.6 billion euros was spent on the treatment of mental disorders. This amounted to 22% of the total expenditure on health and welfare during that year.

Risks of eHealth technology

RIVM and Nictiz have made an overview of the risks that eHealth applications may entail and how these risks can be controlled.

Key organisations unite to improve benefit and risk assessments of vaccines

Leading organisations have joined forces to launch a unique project that will pave the way for a pan-European framework for rapidly assessing and communicating the benefits and risks of vaccines.

Human and veterinary health sectors join forces for responsible use of antibiotics.

Bacteria that are resistant to almost all antibiotics continue to spread across Europe. This was revealed by new figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).