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SARS-CoV-2 and transplantation
Report 9713
So far, no transmission of COVID-19 through organ or tissue transplantation has been reported, except for lung transplants. But, as SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in many tissues and cells, the possibility of such transmission cannot be totally ruled out.
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Alcohol in products "with an effect on health" consumed by young people
Report 9702
Alcohol may indeed be an ingredient in certain "health" products consumed by adolescents and children. Questioned by the DG Animal, Plant and Food of the FPS Public Health, Safety of the Food Chain and Environment on the specific case of products classified as "food supplements", the Superior ...
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COVID-19 autumn-winter vaccination - 2023 - 2024 season
Report 9766
In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides an update of the COVID-19 vaccination strategy with a mRNA vaccine for the Belgian priority groups during the season 2023-2024.
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Seasonal influenza: winter season 2023-2024
Report 9767
This advisory report deals with the vaccination against seasonal flu and determines which population groups should be given priority for vaccination.
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Vaccination against dengue
Report 9739
Since March 2023, the vaccine Qdenga® is available on the Belgian market. This vaccine reduces the risk of a severe course of dengue infection. The vaccine may be administered to children as young as 4 years old. Dengvaxia® is not available in Belgium and is not recommended to travellers.
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Cigarette filters
Report 9726
The impact of cigarette filters on public health and the Belgian environment
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Ambiguities in the interpretation of the GDPR in the context of human body material for medical purposes and scientific research: potential consequences of an (overly) defensive position and need for clear practical guidelines
Report 9758
The introduction of GDPR legislation has a major impact on the management and transfer of medical data, so also in the case of human organ and tissue donation. Yet the availability and safety of human body material crucially depends on the proper transfer of information. Limited or incomplete ...
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Fish and seafood (Part 1)
Report 9343
The Superior Health Council is currently revising its 2004 advisory report no. 7617 “Fish and Health". This first part of the revised document, which was written jointly with the Scientific Committee set up at the FASFC, examines the risks associated with exposure to mercury and methylmercury ...
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Sterilisation of reusable medical devices
Report 9682
The Superior Health Council has updated the good practices for the sterilisation of medical devices. This comprehensive advisory report describes the essential steps for the correct processing of medical devices and for...
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Increasing the age limit for blood donations
Report 9718
Increasing the age limit for blood donations from non-regular donors
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Use of masks in healthcare
Report 9757
Wearing a mask to prevent viral respiratory infections in all circumstances (pandemic, epidemic, endemic) in healthcare activities.
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Pneumococcal vaccination in children and adolescents
Report 9746
Given the evolution of our epidemiology and the predominance of non-vaccine serotypes (non-PCV15) in Belgium, the effect of PCV13 or PCV15 vaccines can be expected to be comparable in the target group.
On this basis, the SHC currently recommends, without preference, PCV13 or PCV15 over PCV10.
On this basis, the SHC currently recommends, without preference, PCV13 or PCV15 over PCV10.
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Nutritional needs of patients with cystic fibrosis
Report 9414
Patients with cystic fibrosis have specific nutritional needs due to their disease. Care should be taken to ensure that they receive enough energy and protein. They also have a greater need for minerals and fat-soluble vitamins.
Dietary adjustment alone is not enough to meet these specific needs.
Dietary adjustment alone is not enough to meet these specific needs.
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Nutritional needs of patients with cystic fibrosis
Report 9414
Patients with cystic fibrosis have specific nutritional needs due to their disease. Care should be taken to ensure that they receive enough energy and protein. They also have a greater need for minerals and fat-soluble vitamins. Dietary adjustment alone is not enough to meet these specific...
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The use of nitrile undergloves under regular firefighters’ gloves as a protective measure against carcinogenic exposure in fires
Report 9542
The use of nitrile undergloves under regular firefighters’ gloves as a protective measure against carcinogenic exposure in fires
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Food hypersensitivities
Report 9509
In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations to physicians and patients regarding the implementation of correct in vitro testing to document IgE-mediated food allergies ...
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Vaccination against COVID-19 for infants and children
Report 9722
In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Belgian Superior Health Council provides recommendations on mRNA COVID-19 vaccination for infants and children (preschool - 6 months to 5 years old) in Belgium. This report aims at providing the Belgian...
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Marketing to children of unhealthy foods
Report 9527
In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to health policy-makers and other relevant stakeholders, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides an opinion on the exposure of children, including adolescents, to unhealthy food through media and marketing in Belgium.
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Making naloxone available to opioid users
Report 9695
In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers,
the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on making naloxone available to opioid users in Belgium.
the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on making naloxone available to opioid users in Belgium.