TRIBUNJAKARTA.COM, JAKARTA – Here are some tips to prevent children from acute hepatitis. Presented by Griffith University Epidemiologist Dicky Budiman.
In principle, child prevention tips are the same as adults.
Firstpersonal hygiene and health.
Always wash your hands and don’t touch public areas carelessly.
Second, make sure the child is in good health. What’s more, nowadays there are many activities outside the home. In particular, learning has been carried out in schools.
Make sure your child does not have health problems when they leave the house so they are not susceptible to exposure. Make sure the child has received the Covid-19 vaccination or other program vaccines.
“What is hepatitis vaccine and so on. Because after all, children who have complete vaccination status have much better immunity,” said Dicky, quoted from Tribunnews, Friday (13/5/2022).
Third, Before going to school, make it a habit for children to eat and drink enough. If you can bring lunch to school, it will be better. To minimize eating out.
Because exposure to Hepatitis can also be from snacks. Especially food that has not been guaranteed cleanliness.
FourthMake sure the child is provided with a mask. When at school often washing hands would be better, if there is no sanitizer.
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