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COVID-19 vaccination reduces transmission

Vaccination against COVID-19 reduces the transmission of the virus from one person to another. This is apparent from RIVM research using data from source and contact tracing by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Nearly 85% of people aged 18 and over have had at least one vaccination

The RIVM vaccination update this week has been expanded to include three maps of the Netherlands. For the first time, it is now possible to see vaccination turnout by municipality for everyone aged 18 years and over.

Meisje meldt zich bij GGD vaccinatielocatie Leiden

Vaccination turnout for people aged 25-44: 66% vaccinated at least once

The 26th RIVM vaccination update now shows vaccination turnout for people aged 25-44 years by municipality. This involves people who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination.

Arrival at COVIID-19 vaccination location in Leiden

Heterologous vaccination from 16 July on

Following an advisory report by the Health Council, Minister De Jonge decided on 6 July 2021, effective as of 16 July, that people who had received one vaccination with AstraZeneca could opt for the Pfizer/BioNTech for their second jab.

Vaccination coverage is rising, while data is increasingly comprehensive

The RIVM vaccination update this week has been expanded to include vaccination coverage by municipality, specifying full COVID-19 vaccination among people aged 65 and over and people aged 45-64 years.

GGD COVID-19 vaccination location Leiden

Young people born before 1 July 2009 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of today, teens born before 1 July 2009 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Vaccinations of BioNTech/Pfizer in fridge

Young people born in 2008 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). The appointment can be scheduled by phone or via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.

Girl in waiting room after COVID-19 vaccination

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

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.