Vaccines Are Not Enough To Avoid Exposure To The New Variant Of Covid-19 Mutations, Immunity Must Be Maintained

JAKARTA – Virus Spread Covid-19 still happening in various parts of the world, including in Indonesia. The existence of several new variants of the virus also worries everyone. Even though many people have accepted vaccination , health protocols must continue to be implemented. In addition, it is also important that the community continues to strengthen immunity to avoid exposure to viruses.

The immune system is indeed a vital protector for the body to be able to fight disease. According to Prof. Dr. dr. Iris Rengganis, Sp.PD-KAI, the body has an immune system or defense system, as a natural mechanism to fight threats from the entry of foreign objects from outside, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi.

The immune system is all the mechanisms of the body to maintain its integrity against dangers both from within and outside the body. If the body’s immune system is weak, then foreign objects will easily enter, causing infection and several symptoms such as sneezing, fever and others.

“Moreover, the current condition, where the corona virus is easy to spread and in cases like this, the best way to do this is to strengthen the antibody,” said Prof. Iris, some time ago. He explained that the body’s immunity is dynamic, it can fluctuate. Immunity influenced by age, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, hormones, exercise, and emotions.

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The more mature, a person’s antibodies will be stronger. However, antibodies can also weaken with age. The body’s immunity can be maintained and improved with a healthy lifestyle, which means a healthy intake of nutritious food and exercise.

“In addition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, drinking enough water are also recommended, so that they can detoxify toxins. Lack of sleep and stress can trigger a decrease in body immunity which automatically reduces the quality of antibodies, ”he explained.

According to Prof. Iris, the immune system can be enhanced by modulating (regulating) the immune system using immunostimulants. “Immunostimulants function to increase the body’s natural defenses to overcome various viral and bacterial infections, as well as various diseases where the immune system is decreased or suppressed,” said Prof. Iris.

He said, immunostimulants can help the immune system work by stimulating the formation of various immune cells that have important functions, one of which is by increasing the formation of antibodies and cytokines and improving the function of phagocystosis.

“So nutritious food is important to maintain endurance. If someone does not have time to eat complete nutritious food, it can be recommended to take supplements or immunostimulants, “explained Prof. Iris. He added, the use of immunostimulants can be recommended to people who plan to travel, and are often in the center of a crowd.

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“In addition, vulnerable age groups have low immune system, especially the elderly. Increasing the body’s resistance in this condition is very important for everyone, “he added. (Faith Firmansyah)

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