Immunization has a vital role in the growth of children. The growth of children is influenced by the body’s immunity which this immunity can be obtained through immunization. Immunization aims to protect children against certain diseases that can be prevented by giving immunizations, so that the incidence of disease in children can be reduced and is expected to maximize child growth.
On Thursday, June 30, 2022 PKRS RSND held a Healthy Live Talkshow with a discussion about the importance of child immunization, which was resourced by dr. Mulyono, Sp.A. According to him, the government is currently promoting the BIAN (National Child Immunization Month) program with the aim of catching up on immunizations for children during the pandemic, this is because there are still many children who should have done complete immunizations but have not received them because many immunization providers are closed. . In addition to him, the BIAN program or National Child Immunization Month is a good moment to immunize children. Basic immunizations for children are also easy to obtain at health centers and hospitals for free or for a fee.
“There are several kinds of immunizations for babies. Especially for newborns, Hepatitis B-0 immunization can be given which is useful for preventing hepatitis, Polio 1 immunization is given when a newborn is one month old, BCG immunization, DPT immunization is given when babies are 2,3 and 4 months old, immunization MR for a 9 month old baby.” he added.
He also conveyed that people should not worry about the side effects of this vaccination or immunization because the benefits of immunization outweigh the bad effects. In Indonesia, regarding the halalness of basic immunization, it has been tested halal because it does not contain pork trypsin. Tips from dr. Mulyono, Sp.A. If the child has a fever after immunization, then do not cover the child with a thick blanket, do not apply ice compresses, and if the heat does not subside and it is felt that it is disturbing the child’s activities, then fever-reducing medication can be given.
Message from dr. Mulyono, “Vaccination is a child’s right which is the obligation of parents. Parents are expected to be able to record their child’s vaccination history as well as possible as a gift for their child’s future.” Then he reiterated that parents can be successful in the government’s vaccination program, and parents need not worry because all possible consequences of this vaccination have been taken into account by the government.
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