One of the most brilliant findings or achievements of the medical world is this vaccination
Jakarta (ANTARA) – General Chairperson of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) Piprim Basarah Yanuarso encouraged the public to participate in efforts to resolve the pandemic, one of which was by vaccinating children, ensuring that vaccines have a historical track record of successfully suppressing the number of other diseases previously.
In a virtual discussion held by IDAI on Saturday, he mentioned that vaccination has a long history and has succeeded in reducing the number of cases of deadly and disabling diseases such as polio.
Also read: IDAI: Physical contact during IMD increases the success of exclusive breastfeeding
“One of the most brilliant findings or achievements of the medical world is this vaccination, because the difference is very far before and after the vaccine is found,” said Piprim at the IDAI Media Seminar on the COVID-19 vaccine in children, followed in Jakarta, Saturday.
“This COVID-19 vaccine is not much different from the existing vaccines,” he added.
He encouraged the press to contribute to the COVID-19 vaccination program, including those targeting children. This is because of the large role of the media in supporting the vaccination program, because it is impossible for only IDAI, ITAGI, or the Ministry of Health to do this.
Also read: IDAI recommends opening and closing schools to prevent Omicron from hitting children
“We need the participation of all the people in order to resolve this pandemic so that it can soon pass in our country,” he stressed.
On that occasion he also ensured that IDAI had not changed its recommendations regarding face-to-face learning (PTM). One of the important factors is getting the full dose.
Also read: IDAI: Don’t get hung up on studying in class
But not only about vaccines, he also emphasized that health protocols still need to be carried out strictly to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
“We really regret that there are many schools which are then closed when COVID-19 cases increase again and PPKM becomes level two, we should not open 100 percent PTM. So the options offered by IDAI should indeed be considered again, maybe the option hybrid it is also one of the best choices,” said Piprim.
Also read: IDAI called obesity during PJJ a forgotten child problem
Also read: 118.49 million people in Indonesia get the full dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Pewarta: Prisca Triferna Violleta
Editor: And Salim
COPYRIGHT © ANTARA 2022
–
