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Meningococcal B vaccination not to be included for the time being
The Health Council recommends against including meningococcal B vaccination in the National Immunisation Programme for the time ...
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Health-based occupational exposure limit for wood dust
Exposure to wood dust during work can cause adverse health effects. There is especially strong evidence for a link with ...
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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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New pneumococcal vaccine for children should not yet be used
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends not using the new vaccine PCV20 against pneumococci in children for the time ...
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Barn measures and distance standards necessary to protect health of residents living in the vicinity of goat farms
Residents living in the vicinity of goat farms are at significantly higher risk of pneumonia than people who do not live close to ...
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New dietary guidelines emphasise importance of less meat and more legumes and nuts
With the new Dutch dietary guidelines for protein sources, the Health Council of the Netherlands provides concrete ...
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Reducing dementia burden: methods for early diagnosis not yet reliable, invest in prevention
It is not yet possible to reduce the dementia burden through early diagnosis. The available methods of early diagnosis, such as ...
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