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Liputan6.com, Jakarta Poached chicken It is often considered a mild illness that can heal on its own. However, it is important to know that chicken pox can cause serious problems in some children.
“Some children who catch smallpox can experience serious complications due to bacterial infections of the skin, which can even cause pneumonia,” said Member of the IDAI Immunization Task Force 2004-2024, Prof. Dr Soedjatmiko SpA(K).
Remembering that there was black mosaic in several schools yesterday, Soedjatmiko reminded us again how important it was. vaccination to prevent the severity of the effects of the Varicella zoster virus (VZV).
In chickenpox, giving 2 doses of varicella vaccine has been shown to be 90 percent effective in preventing chickenpox.
“The easiest and most effective prevention is to be vaccinated against smallpox from the age of 1 year. With one injection, immunity against smallpox starts to form within two week,” said the man known as Miko.
In addition, he said to get better immunity, fill it with a second dose of vaccine, which can use a combination of varicella vaccine and MMR.
What happens if adults are not vaccinated against chicken pox?
Miko said if there are friends or family members who share the same house with a patient with smallpox, if they have not received the varicella vaccine, it is recommended that they get the vaccine as soon as possible. Recommended less than 5 days after exposure.
In addition, pregnant women are advised to stay away from patients with smallpox, because if they are infected, this disease can harm the fetus in the womb.
“Therefore, children and adults should prevent smallpox with the above measures, especially through the varicella vaccine from the age of 1 year, followed by a second dose six months later,” continued Miko. the press release.
2024-11-21 05:00:00
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How does the effectiveness of the varicella vaccine compare to natural immunity gained from a chickenpox infection?
1. Could you tell us more about the potential complications that chickenpox can cause in children, particularly those related to bacterial infections and pneumonia?
2. Why is it important for children to be vaccinated against chickenpox, and how effective is the varicella vaccine in preventing the disease?
3. What are the recommended steps for preventing the spread of chickenpox to others living in the same household as an infected person?
4. What specific advice do you have for pregnant women to protect themselves and their unborn children from the potential risks associated with chickenpox?
5. Can you discuss any ongoing efforts or initiatives aimed at increasing vaccination rates against chickenpox, particularly among adults who may be susceptible to the disease?
