Photo credit, Monkeypox socialization activity by Biddokkes Polda Kaltim. (special)
Balikpapan, Penasatu.com – East Kalimantan police members Satbrimob participated in monkeypox health counseling from East Kalimantan Regional Police Biddokes led by Kombes Pol. B. Djarot Wibowo, Head of the Health Department of the East Kalimantan Police, Friday (21/10/2022).
Speakers dott. Adria Rusvita. Sp Kk Finsdu from RS. Bhayangkara Balikpapan said there has recently been a lot of news in the media about the existence of the Monkeypox that has developed in Indonesia. That is why counseling is very important for members of the East Kalimantan Regional Police.
“On this auspicious occasion, let us hear and listen to this advice well, so that we can benefit from it, both for us personally and for the family environment and the community at large,” said the Head of the Department of Health.
dr. Adria Rusvita. Sp Kk Finsdu explained, Monkey Pox aka monkeypox is a viral infectious disease caused by a rare animal virus (zoonotic virus). Monkeys are the main host of the monkeypox virus. Therefore, this disease is called monkeypox.
Symptoms and signs of Monkeypox begin to appear 14-21 days after being first infected with the Monkeypokx virus starting with fever, headache, body aches and fatigue. The main difference between the symptoms of chickenpox and monkeypox is that monkeypox causes swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) while chickenpox does not.
“Prevention is avoiding direct contact with animals on the African continent, washing your hands regularly. Get used to the behavior of a healthy and clean life,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dansat Brimob Polda Kaltim Kombes Pol. Andy Rifai, SIK, MH said: “Let’s activate awareness together, but don’t panic too much, the most important thing is to cultivate a healthy and clean lifestyle,” he said. Kombes Andy Rifai.
“Continue to apply a clean and healthy lifestyle by using face masks, avoiding the population and washing your hands with soap. Get tested immediately if you experience symptoms of monkeypox such as fever and a rash appears, go to the health facility more close, so that you can get prompt and appropriate treatment immediately, “concluded Andy Rifai.
source: public relations.
