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  1. Fitness to drive after experiencing psychosis

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

    News item | 19-12-2024 | 14:00

  2. 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, ...

    News item | 17-12-2024 | 09:00

  3. 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 ...

    News item | 09-12-2024 | 09:00

  4. 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 ...

    News item | 03-12-2024 | 09:00

  5. 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 ...

    News item | 03-12-2024 | 08:30

  6. 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 ...

    News item | 30-09-2024 | 09:00

  7. 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 ...

    News item | 17-09-2024 | 15:00

  8. 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 ...

    News item | 10-09-2024 | 10:00

  9. 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 ...

    News item | 03-09-2024 | 09:00

  10. 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 ...

    News item | 29-08-2024 | 15:00