Banda Aceh, InfoPublik – Regarding the implementation of polio immunization for children for health reasons, Aceh scholars agree that it is syar’I to allow it.
This is as mentioned, the charismatic Ulama, Aceh, Tgk. H. Nuruzzahri said that immunization is allowed according to Syar’i: “Immunization or vaccination is allowed according to Syar’i,” Tgk said. H. Nuruzzahri, Tuesday (6/12/2022).
In addition, he explained whether there has been a Fatwa MUI that allows immunization.
“The MUI fatwa states that Islamic teachings encourage its people to always stay healthy, through preventive efforts so that they do not fall ill,” said the charismatic cleric. “One of those efforts is through immunization,” he said.
Support for government programs to address the polio epidemic in Aceh was also provided by the Aceh Dayah Ulama Association (HUDA).
“We support the implementation of immunization for Acehnese children, in order to create a generation that is healthy, strong and not a burden to themselves and their families,” said Association President Dayah Ulama (PB-HUDA) Tgk . H. Muhammad Yusuf A. who is familiarly called Tu SOP in Banda Aceh.
He said his party understands that it is not easy to communicate this to the public. However, we already have an overview of the information that needs to be passed on to the public.
“We hope that, with our united efforts, Aceh can be freed from this dangerous scourge and that our children can be protected from this dangerous virus”, said the president of the Association Dayah Ulama.
The Head of the Aceh Health Service, Dr. Hanif, in his explanation to the participants who attended, said that the delivery of polio immunization to Aceh children through the National Immunization Week subtask was done as a response to Polio Extraordinary Events (KLB) in Aceh , especially after the discovery of children with polio in Mane, Pidie Regency.
The state of the polio epidemic in Aceh requires a rapid response from all sides. Controlling this polio epidemic requires additional polio immunization with a minimum coverage of 95% in a short time.
“The analogy is that if there are 100 children, then at least 95 children must receive an additional polio immunization, so the immunization is said to be successful,” Hanif said giving an example.
Meanwhile, Aceh Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) resource, Dr. Raihan, Sp. A explained that the effects of polio can cause permanent disability for those affected.
The disease polio has no cure and can only be prevented by immunization. At present, it is important to immediately carry out an additional polio vaccination for the children of Aceh, considering the discovery of only one case of polio.
For example in Pidie, this is an iceberg phenomenon, meaning there could be 200 cases that have not been found or are asymptomatic.
“The disease polio has no cure and can only be prevented by immunization. We must immediately provide protection to Acehnese children with immunization, this cannot be delayed, we must do it immediately,” said the pediatrician who works daily at RSUDZA Banda Aceh. (04/finger)
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