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Ongoing measles outbreak in Wallonia, Belgium, December 2016 to March 2017: characteristics and challenges.

unknown vaccination coverage of contacts, infected healthcare workers and increased workload due to contact tracing, are the main concerns for outbreak management. Health Topics:  Mazelen Measles Rougeole ...

(Q)SAR tools for priority setting: A case study with printed paper and board food contact material substances.

based on the combination of multiple (quantitative) structure-activity relationship ((Q) SAR) tools. Non-evaluated substances used in printed paper and board food contact materials (FCM) were selected for ...

Public health risk of antimicrobial resistance transfer from companion animals.

corresponding need in veterinary medicine is expected. A unique aspect related to antimicrobial resistance and risk of resistance transfer in companion animals is their close contact with humans. This creates ...

Cost-effectiveness of screening for active cases of tuberculosis in Flanders, Belgium.

 which include high-risk groups, contacts and people who are seeking tuberculosis consultation at a centre for respiratory health care — and the associated costs per active case of tuberculosis identified ...

CystiSim- An Agent-Based Model for Taenia solium Transmission and Control.

(ODD) protocol and consists of two entities-pigs and humans. Pigs acquire cysticercosis through the environment or by direct contact with a tapeworm carrier’s faeces. Humans acquire taeniosis from ...

Printed paper and board food contact materials as a potential source of food contamination.

19, p.10-19 (2016) Keywords: Checklist Consumer Product Safety Food Contamination Food Packaging Hazardous Substances Humans Ink Paper Printing Risk Assessment Toxicity Tests Abstract: Food contact ...

Evaluation of the potential health risks of substances migrating from polycarbonate replacement baby bottles.

prohibited the use of bisphenol A in the production of polycarbonate (PC) baby bottles, many other materials have replaced PC for the manufacture of this type of food contact materials. In the present study, ...

Pesticide Residues on Three Cut Flower Species and Potential Exposure of Florists in Belgium.

themselves from contact with residues even if they spend several hours handling cut flowers and preparing bouquets (from 2 to 6 h/day, depending on the time of year and/or selling periods) daily. Bad habits ...

Regional differences in the validity of self-reported use of health care in Belgium: selection versus reporting bias.

indicators included the prevalence of a contact with a GP, specialist, dentist and a physiotherapist, as well as inpatient and day patient hospitalisation. The validity of the estimates and the regional ...

Different measles outbreaks in Belgium, January to June 2016- a challenge for public health.

Volume 21, Issue 32 (2016) Keywords: ADOLESCENT Adult Age Distribution Belgium Child Child, Preschool Contact Tracing Cross Infection Disease Outbreaks Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health ...

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