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People born in 1965 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1965 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). This can only be done online.

People born in 1963 and 1964 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1963 and 1964 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

People born in 1962 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1962 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Omicron advancing rapidly in the Netherlands

Infections involving the Omicron variant are still in the minority for now, but are increasing rapidly.

First COVID-19 vaccination invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups

Starting on 18 December, children aged 5-11 years who have underlying health conditions will receive their invitation letter for COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccine-induced protection against an infection with the Delta variant of the coronavirus

Vaccination offers more than 80% protection against an infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 among people under 70 years old who are tested due to symptoms.

Twee mannen vullen gezondheidsverklaring in bij GGD

3 months between last vaccination and booster from now on

The COVID-19 booster campaign is being accelerated. One of the consequences is that a shorter interval between the last vaccination and the booster vaccination.

Vanaf nu 3 maanden tussen laatste vaccinatie en booster corona

RIVM to play greater role in tuberculosis control

The Committee for Practical Tuberculosis Control (CPT) will be transferred per 1 January 2022 to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) after a period of 70 years with KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation.

People born in 1960 and 1961 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1960 and 1961 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl. 

People born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). There should be 6 months between the last vaccination and the booster vaccination.