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Flu shot for pregnant women protects infants
Newborns can be protected from serious complications of influenza by vaccinating the mother during pregnancy. The Health Council ...
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Reduce ultrafine particles emissions to protect health
There are more and more indications that ultrafine particles can be harmful to health. For that reason, the Health Council of the ...
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Use of apps for public health requires careful consideration
Responsible use of apps for public health purposes requires fairly balancing the benefits against the burdens. Hereto, existing ...
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Permit for 13-week ultrasound scan
The regional centres for prenatal screening want to investigate using structural ultrasound scans during the first trimester of ...
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Vaccinate all newborns against rotavirus
Vaccinate all newborn children against rotavirus, rather than at-risk children alone, recommends the Health Council in a recent ...
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Revised dietary reference values for pregnant women
The Health Council of the Netherlands has revised the dietary reference values for vitamins and minerals for pregnant women. ...
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Dietary recommendations for pregnant women
Eating a healthy and varied diet is also important during pregnancy. The Health Council of the Netherlands emphasizes the ...
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Permit for a pilot population screening study for lung cancer
The Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam wants to carry out a pilot population screening study for lung cancer. The Health Council ...
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Assessments for the Special Medical Procedures Act remain made-to-measure decisions
Deciding whether or not to impose or remove a requirement for a permit for a special medical procedure always needs to be ...
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Use the Janssen vaccine in older adults as well
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends that the most vulnerable groups should be the first to receive the vaccine ...