Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners and are released primarily at the end of the life-span of these products.

In 2014 the number of girls who were immunised against the human papilloma virus (HPV) rose. This virus can cause cervical cancer later in life.

RIVM contributes to the safe use of nanomaterials through research, alerts and policy consultations, and this work is demonstrated in a short informative film.

RIVM will be working alongside a consortium of 23 international partners on a safe design for ‘new’ nanoparticles.

Annually RIVM provides an overview of key events and developments in the National Immunisation Programme (NIP).

Nanotechnology offers improved options for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

January 19 - 25 European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

In the Netherlands, there are 80 municipalities with a low vaccination coverage for one or more vaccinations. This is a decrease compared to last year when there were still 90 municipalities.

In a new publication, RIVM indicates scientific challenges in the use of the EU definition for nanomaterial in legislation.

In recent years, an increasing number of applications and products containing or using nanomaterials have become available.