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Hypersensitivity reactions to fillers may occur after COVID-19 vaccination

People may experience hypersensitivity reactions to fillers following a COVID-19 vaccination.

High rates of RSV in children over the summer, and a late flu epidemic in the 2021-2022 season

Hospitals reported an unusually large number of children presenting with RSV over the summer of 2021. The number of positive coronavirus tests rapidly increased after the summer of 2021.

Satellite data on emissions may be even more precise and user-friendly

Satellites are continuously improving and provide more precise measurements. They are used, for example, for studying emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.

Repeat vaccination against COVID-19: risk groups first, then everyone 12 and up

The first invitations for a repeat vaccination against COVID-19 will be received by people in the Netherlands on 13 September 2022. RIVM will invite the oldest people first, and will then send an invitation to everyone aged 60 years and older.

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Nearly one quarter of the Dutch population suffers from stomach, liver and/or bowel problems

In 2019, nearly one in four people in the Netherlands had visited their general practitioner for stomach, liver and/or bowel problems of a more or less serious nature.

Use of Salvia divinorum may have adverse health effects

The use of Salvia divinorum may have adverse health effects. Among other things, it may lead to hallucinations, restlessness, confusion, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, and psychosis.

Almost half of 9 and 10-year-olds get HPV vaccination at first opportunity

This spring, more than 800,000 young people received an invitation to be vaccinated against HPV, the human papillomavirus.

Launch of Integrated Health Monitor COVID-19: large-scale study on public health impact of COVID-19

RIVM, the collective Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) in collaboration with GGD GHOR, the NIVEL Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre have developed a new monitor: the Integrated Health Monitor

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The 13-week scan now available for pregnant women

Since 1 September, pregnant women in the Netherlands can have an early ultrasound scan to detect physical abnormalities in their unborn child: the 13-week scan.

Vaccination coverage increases for second consecutive year, by 10% for HPV

The percentage of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme rose again last year. Another striking note is the 10% increase in HPV vaccination, rising to 63%.