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Protect the population from the increasing health risks of climate change
The climate is changing and this is happening faster than expected. Current policies do not sufficiently protect the population ...
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More clarity needed on post-COVID
Post-COVID can have a major impact on people’s lives. Estimates of the number of people with post-COVID vary, but it seems to be ...
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Health Council advises against dengue vaccination on the Dutch Caribbean islands for the time being
The Health Council advises against offering programmatic dengue vaccination to residents of the BES (Bonaire, St Eustatius and ...
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Public consultation on ethylene glycol
The subcommittee on the Classification of Substances Toxic to Reproduction of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety ...
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Offer COVID-19 vaccination to people over 70 and medical risk groups
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends offering COVID-19 vaccination to people over 70 and medical risk groups this ...
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Permit under conditions for 3rd measurement round in study on atherosclerosis in athletes
The Radboud University Medical Center and the University Medical Center Utrecht have applied for a permit for the 3rd measurement ...
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