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International top conference about antibiotic resistance

On 25 and 26 June, an international conference about resistance to antibiotics - an increasing worldwide problem - will take place in The Hague.

Paracetamol taken to prevent side effects lowers the response to vaccination

RIVM has investigated the effect of paracetamol on the immune system of adolescents.

Accessibility certification was granted again to RIVM's website in 2014

RIVM again received authorisation to use the quality mark ‘drempelvrij.nl’ on their website in 2014.

International study finds MERS coronavirus in raw dromedary camel milk

Milk from dromedary camels infected with the MERS coronavirus may contain the virus, and consuming this raw milk may thus pose a risk to public health.

World Environment Day 2014

Today June 5 is World Environment Day (WED). Every year on this date, the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP encourages worldwide awareness and action for the environment.

Fewer than 1,000 TB patients for the first time in Dutch history

In 2012, in the Netherlands the number of TB patients remained under 1,000 (958) for the first time.

No additional damage to health by adding biodiesel

There is no reason to believe that the limited addition of two types of biodiesel to petroleum diesel accounts for an additional increase in harmful emissions from road traffic.