RIVM expands HPV vaccination programme: girls and boys protected from six types of cancer with one vaccine

Now not only girls, but also boys will have the opportunity to protect themselves from cancer caused by HPV.
31-01-2022 | 14:58
Jongen en meisjes poseren op een kruk voor campagneposter HPV vaccin

Use of e-health increases but not always effective

2021 saw an increase in the use of e-health in every part of the healthcare industry in comparison with 2019. There were several reasons for this, including the coronavirus pandemic.
27-01-2022 | 09:43
Nurse uses digital device for registering patient data at elderly home

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.

30-09-2019 | 09:38

Research: HPV vaccine is safe

RIVM research shows no causal link between the vaccine against cervical cancer (HPV) and long-term fatigue symptoms in girls.

24-09-2018 | 00:00

Vaccination rate again drops slightly, HPV vaccination rate drops considerably

The vaccination rate for vaccines included in the National Immunisation Programme has dropped slightly by about 1 percent.

25-06-2018 | 00:00

RIVM and Olive Foundation open trading to mark the European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

January 20th, the Olive Foundation and RIVM opened AEX trading day in Amsterdam on the occasion of the 9th European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

20-01-2015 | 00:00

The National Immunisation Programme in the Netherlands 2013 - 2014

Every year, RIVM provides an overview of surveillance and developments in the National Immunisation Programme (NIP).

11-11-2014 | 00:00

Increasing number of girls immunised against HPV

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.

24-04-2014 | 00:00

The National Immunisation Programme in the Netherlands: Developments in 2013

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

05-02-2014 | 00:00

Cervical cancer screening in the Netherlands

January 19 - 25 European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

20-01-2014 | 00:00