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  1. New vaccine against shingles can protect the elderly well

    A new vaccine that can protect older people from shingles is available. The Health Council has a favourable view of the health ...

    News item | 15-07-2019 | 09:00

  2. Health risks due to low concentrations of carbon monoxide need attention, too

    It is generally known that inhaling high concentrations of carbon monoxide is harmful to health. It is less well known that low ...

    News item | 10-07-2019 | 09:06

  3. No population-based screening for AAA

    The health gain of a national population-based screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) among men aged 65 in the ...

    News item | 09-07-2019 | 10:00

  4. Vaccination of girls and boys against HPV

    Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical cancer. It is now also known to be involved in other forms of ...

    News item | 19-06-2019 | 06:00

  5. More clarity is needed about surrogate decision makers for incompetent patients

    More clarity and information is needed about good representation. people are sometimes unable to effectively represent their own ...

    News item | 21-05-2019 | 11:44

  6. Emission during coal gasification

    Substances that can be present in the emission, which is formed during coal gasification, may cause cancer. This is a risk for ...

    News item | 20-05-2019 | 10:00

  7. Review of fitness-to-drive requirements relating to the use of medicines

    Individuals who have been using Category III antidepressants for some time can be declared fit to drive based on a declaration ...

    News item | 15-05-2019 | 10:02

  8. Retain data on medical implants for 115 years

    It is important that wearers of medical implants are traceable in case of faults or unforeseen side effects. The Health Council ...

    News item | 14-05-2019 | 10:02

  9. Advisory value for bisphenol A

    Occupational exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can be hazardous to eyes, skin and reproduction. Based on the available evidence, the ...

    News item | 26-03-2019 | 09:45

  10. Recommendation on exposure limit cadmium

    Cadmium and inorganic cadmium compounds are hazardous to human health. The S cientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits ...

    News item | 20-03-2019 | 09:22