Measles Cases Increase in Indonesia, IDAI Records a 32-Fold Surge!

Measles Cases Increase in Indonesia, IDAI Records a 32-Fold Surge!

Surabaya – A spike in measles has occurred in Indonesia. Confirmed cases of measles in Indonesia for the 2022 period increased 32 times, when compared to reports of infections throughout 2021. According to the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) in 2021 there were 132 cases, while as of December 2022 there were 3,341 patients. The Chairperson … Read more

DKI Health Office Warns Adults Can Still Get Measles

DKI Health Office Warns Adults Can Still Get Measles

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Provincial Health Officei DKI Jakarta warned the people of the Capital City to be careful of disease transmission measles. The reason is, this disease infects all ages. Not only among children, but also adults. “Keep in mind, 75 percent of measles affects toddlers, 20 percent of elementary school children, and 5 … Read more

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