Doctor: High doses of vitamin A prevent more severe measles infection – ANTARA News Yogyakarta

Doctor: High doses of vitamin A prevent more severe measles infection – ANTARA News Yogyakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Head of the work unit for coordinating tropical infectious diseases of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) dr. Anggraini Alam Sp.A(K) said giving high doses of vitamin A to children is very important to prevent the measles infection from getting worse. “Giving high doses of vitamin A, which is usually every February and … Read more

Cases Surging in Indonesia, Recognize the Symptoms of Measles

Cases Surging in Indonesia, Recognize the Symptoms of Measles

Jakarta, CNNIndonesia — Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) noted a surge in measles cases in Indonesia which had increased 25 times over the past year. What are the symptoms of measles? Throughout 2022, 3,341 cases of measles have been reported in 223 districts/cities. Head of UKK Infection and Tropical Diseases Anggraini Alam said that measles is … Read more

Vaccination campaign extended until March 31st

Vaccination campaign extended until March 31st

January 7, 2023 – 01:02 It is used to prevent measles, rubella, mumps and polio. The Jujuy Ministry of Health reported that the national measles, rubella, mumps and polio vaccination campaign has been extended until March 31, continuing to be available to the community to achieve maximum coverage of the group of children susceptible to … Read more