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State Secretary Blokhuis: boys will also be vaccinated against HPV virus

The vaccine against the HPV human papillomavirus virus will also become available for boys.

A guide for the safe reuse of diaper and incontinence materials

RIVM has developed a step-by-step plan for the safe reuse of diapers and incontinence material. This plan provides recyclers and licensing authorities with tools to carry out a risk assessment.

New data on greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen slightly; ammonia emissions remain stable.

Humans themselves are the most important source of ESBL Antibiotic Resistance

Human to human transfer is the main source of ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase) antibiotic resistance, according to researchers from the ESBLAT research consortium, of which RIVM is a member.

Medication may affect diagnostic tests

The use of medication may affect diagnostic tests. This may distort the results of those tests.

Mild 2018-2019 influenza epidemic

The annual influenza epidemic in the winter of 2018-2019 was less severe than the year before. Approximately 400,000 people have had the flu.

No health risks associated with foods and food supplements containing Krill and microalgae oils

Consumption of foods and food supplements that contain oil from microalgae Schizochytrium sp. and Krill oil do not cause harm to our health.

No evidence of increased incidence of breast cancer with insulin glargine

Insulin glargine is used in the treatment of diabetes.

Lower salt contents in some foods, but similar saturated fat contents

Some foods contain less salt in 2014 compared with 2011. According to research by RIVM the salt content of bread was 21 percent lower in 2011.

Risk assessment of dyes and flame retardants; there’s room for improvement

On request of the Dutch food and product safety authority, RIVM has developed a prioritization method for substances used in textile production.