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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.

Sugars and humectants in cigarettes lead to higher levels of toxins in smoke

An RIVM study reveals that adding sugars and humectants to cigarettes leads to higher emissions of a number of toxic substances in cigarette smoke.

Standard time more beneficial for public health than summer time

It is beneficial for public health in the Netherlands if we set the standard time, also referred to as winter time, throughout the year.

Dutch doctor with Lassa fever infection dies, colleague repatriated

The Dutch doctor who was treated at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) for a Lassa virus infection has passed away on 23 November.

Can you solve a medical mystery?

During World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019, RIVM has set up an escape room in one of busiest shopping malls in the Netherlands.