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Vitamin K for babies

The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends switching to a different policy for the administration of vitamin K to babies. ...

Advisory report | 10-07-2025

Vaccination of employees: leptospirosis

Vaccination of employees against leptospirosis should only be considered by company doctors in exceptional cases, the Health ...

Advisory report | 08-07-2025

Health risks around livestock farms 2025: Part I

Evidence is sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship is likely to exist between living in the vicinity of goat farms and ...

Advisory report | 03-07-2025

Third trimester screening for blood group antibodies in Rhesus c-negative pregnant women

Third trimester screening for blood group antibodies in Rhesus c-negative pregnant women has proven to be effective. The Health ...

Advisory report | 19-06-2025

The Healthcare Professions Act: revised decision-making frameworks for professions and reserved procedures

The Health Council of the Netherlands has reviewed the decision-making frameworks for the regulation of professions and reserved ...

Advisory report | 06-06-2025

Contact sports and long-term brain disease

Exercise is good for health. At the same time, athletes are also at risk of injury, and sometimes also chronic injury. ...

Advisory report | 05-06-2025

Comments on draft report Molybdenum and inorganic molybdenum compounds and response Health Council

Other | 27-05-2025

Molybdenum and selected inorganic molybdenum compounds

Molybdenum is a mineral found throughout nature that serves as a nutrient for humans, plants, and animals. Molybdenum is also ...

Advisory report | 27-05-2025

Styrene: Evaluation of mutagenicity and carcinogenicity

Styrene is used to make polystyrene and synthetic rubber. It is found in packaging material and insulation material for ...

Advisory report | 25-04-2025

Comments on draft report Styrene and response Health Council

Other | 25-04-2025