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Using new vaccines for annual flu vaccination
The Health Council advises to use new flu vaccines next to the existing vaccine for the annual flu vaccination. For the elderly, ...
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Better mapping of hearing loss in children and adolescents
The Health Council recommends better mapping of noise-induced hearing loss in children between the ages of 5 and 18 years. This ...
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Revised dietary reference values for breastfeeding
The Health Council of the Netherlands has revised the dietary reference values for vitamins and minerals that pertain to ...
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Advisory report: selenium intake levels to be monitored from now on
According to the Health Council of the Netherlands, it is important to gain more insight into selenium intake levels and conduct ...
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Protect newborns by offering pertussis vaccination to employees
Employees who are in contact with infants under the age of 6 months should be offered vaccination against pertussis (whooping ...
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The Health Council of the Netherlands presents Work programme 2025
On the third Tuesday of September, the Health Council of the Netherlands traditionally presents its work programme for the coming ...
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Health-based occupational exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica
Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica (quartz dust) can cause lung disease. The Health Council contributes to ...
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Health-based occupational exposure limit for carbon monoxide
Occupational exposure to carbon monoxide can cause adverse health effects. The Health Council contributes to the protection of ...
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Shifting towards more plant-based proteins is sustainable and healthy
This is stated in an advisory report from the Health Council of the Netherlands, which is now also available in English. In the ...
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Add OCTN2 deficiency to the newborn blood spot screening programme
The Health Council recommends adding the severe form of the metabolic disease OCTN2 deficiency (also known as primary carnitine ...