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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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