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Health Council of the Netherlands

The Health Council of the Netherlands is an independent scientific advisory body whose legal task it is to advise the Dutch ministers and Parliament in the field of public health and health/healthcare research.

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Fitness to drive after experiencing psychosis

19-12-2024 | 14:00

People who have experienced psychosis can currently be declared fit to drive after a period of 6 months without symptoms. The ...

Using new vaccines for annual flu vaccination

17-12-2024 | 09:00

The Health Council advises to use new flu vaccines next to the existing vaccine for the annual flu vaccination. For the elderly, ...

Better mapping of hearing loss in children and adolescents

09-12-2024 | 09:00

The Health Council recommends better mapping of noise-induced hearing loss in children between the ages of 5 and 18 years. This ...

Revised dietary reference values for breastfeeding

03-12-2024 | 09:00

The Health Council of the Netherlands has revised the dietary reference values for vitamins and minerals that pertain to ...

Advisory report: selenium intake levels to be monitored from now on

03-12-2024 | 08:30

According to the Health Council of the Netherlands, it is important to gain more insight into selenium intake levels and conduct ...

Protect newborns by offering pertussis vaccination to employees

30-09-2024 | 09:00

Employees who are in contact with infants under the age of 6 months should be offered vaccination against pertussis (whooping ...

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