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National News, (harapanrakyat.com), – There are many myths and facts about the Covid-19 vaccine that confuse people’s understanding. Even though rejection of the Covid-19 vaccine can actually hinder the development of group immunity to fight the pandemic.
“Currently, there are quite a lot of myths surrounding vaccines circulating. That’s why people have to be clever to ensure the correctness of the information, “said Prof. Dr. dr Cissy Kartasasmita SpA (K) MSc.
This professor of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indonesia stated this when speaking at a dialogue held recently by the Committee for Handling Covid-19 and National Economic Recovery (KPCPEN). The event broadcast by the BNPB YouTube Channel has the theme of Vaccine Safety and Answering Myths with Facts.
Vaccines, said Cissy, are an efficient and effective prevention effort against an infection. From experience, vaccines have also been proven to prevent various diseases.
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“One of the facts about the Covid-19 vaccine that is very important is to build herd immunity,” said the former President Director of Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung.
Cissy also gave an example of the number of vaccines that have been used so far. According to him, such as the Polio, BCG, Measles, Influenza, Hepatitis B, Rubella, Dengue, PCV, Hib and HPV vaccines.
To date, there are 12 national immunization programs for children and toddlers that are provided free of charge. This type of vaccine is the most vulnerable is measles because it is easily transmitted.
“Even the most important thing is to provide immunizations from infancy. So the myth that says babies cannot be immunized is not true, ”said the woman born in Yogyakarta.
Facts about Covid-19 Vaccines that are Safe and Important for Herd Immunity
Responding to the many myths circulating, Cissy Kartasasmita also explained a number of facts about the Covid-19 vaccine that has proven to be safe. Especially with the support of technology and large funds.
The results of the Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, according to him, have been published internationally. Both phase one and two clinical trials have shown good results. Even 2000 volunteers were also involved in the phase three clinical trial in Bandung.
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“Advances in technology, large resources, and costs allow the acceleration of the process for finding a Covid-19 vaccine,” he said. In this research the phases can be carried out in parallel.
The fact that the Covid-19 vaccine is no less important is its benefit in building group immunity. Cissy explained that the many people who have received immunizations will be able to protect other vulnerable people.
“The creation of population immunity or herd immunity will be able to protect others. Like babies and people with immune disorders who have not been able to get vaccines, “he said.
Resisting Vaccines Barriers to Building Group Immunity
Cissy Kartasasmita stated that if many people refuse the Covid-19 vaccine it will hinder the development of herd immunity. In fact, herd immunity requires 70 percent of the total immunized population.
The Covid-19 vaccine facts about its safety are also monitored by the POM (Food and Drug Supervisory Agency). This institution even oversees the vaccine manufacturing process to the implementation of its clinical trials.
“Therefore, if we get information that doesn’t make sense, then we should leave it. We also have to be careful when we want to share it with others, we have to check the truth first, “he said.
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Answering doubts about the possible side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine, Cissy stated that the Covid-19 vaccine does not exist or does not cause serious side effects.
“So the news about people who have died, back pain, or are seriously ill after receiving the vaccine is not true and not proven,” he said. Because the case turned out to have nothing to do with the Covid-19 vaccine.
By knowing more and getting to know various facts about the safe Covid-19 vaccine, Cissy hopes that people will be smarter. Especially when receiving information or myths that don’t make sense. (Bgj/R2/HR-Online)
Editor: Subagja Hamara
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