The oak processionary caterpillar is a caterpillar that lives in some oak trees during spring and summer, especially in May, June and July. Oak trees that house the oak processionary can be identified by a dense…
Not getting antibiotics, but just the advice to take paracetamol, is something that internationals in the Netherlands frequently complain about. It is a fact that Dutch doctors are less likely to prescribe antibiotics compared to what…
Internationals face a lot of challenges when moving to another country, especially for work. One of the challenges most often encountered is the ability to balance work and personal life. Expats often move for a better…
Healthcare that meets the needs of internationals Recently 14 GP practices of CHAGZ Amsterdam were awarded the predicate H4i Qualified practice. Together with the 17 health centers of SAG, a total of 31 centers across Amsterdam…
Early vaccination The RIVM (‘Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu’, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) advises holidaymakers to vaccinate their babies against the measles earlier than usual (which is at 14 months) if they…
The Netherlands boasts one of the best maternity and neonatal care systems in the world. However, the support and care given to young women through pregnancy and giving birth, may be quite different from what you…
Have you been outdoors or in the garden? Check yourself and your children thoroughly for ticks, especially the armpits, groin, knee cavities, neck and behind the ears. If you discover a tick, remove it immediately with…
If you have Dutch health insurance and visit your GP, pharmacy or a medical specialist, you are not likely to see what they charge for their services. You just present your health insurance card and any…
More than 50% of internationals face mental health issues Healthcare for internationals recently conducted a survey on the mental well being of internationals. First results show that more than 50% of internationals living in The Netherlands…
If your child is between 14 and 18 years old, you can have it vaccinated against Meningococcus, a bacterium that can cause meningitis. This spring children living in The Netherlands will receive an invitation by mail…
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