Childhood Vaccines, How Long Can The Protection Last?

Some people need to be vaccinated again in adulthood. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Giving vaccines in childhood serves to protect children from various dangerous diseases. Some childhood vaccines can provide protection into adulthood, even for life. “Every childhood vaccination is unique and has a certain duration of protection,” said Amesh A Adalja MD, an infectious disease … Read more

Ministry of Health Adds 3 Types of Routine Immunization Vaccines, One of them is HPV

The total number of mandatory routine immunizations for children from 0 months to 14 types of vaccines. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — This year the Ministry of Health has increased the number of mandatory routine immunizations in Indonesia, from 11 vaccines to 14 vaccines. Routine immunization is a government program which means that people do not have … Read more

Covid-19 Vaccine for Children Under 6 Years Wait for Expert Recommendations, This is what the Ministry of Health says

KOMPAS.com – Covid-19 Vaccine in Indonesia, it has been given to every age group, ranging from children 6 years and over, adults, to the elderly. However, Covid-19 vaccine cannot be given to children under the age of 6 years. Explained Acting Director of Management Immunization Ministry of Health (Ministry of Health), dr Prima Yosephine, MKM, … Read more

Sorry, Pfizer Vaccine Study Brings Bad News About Omicron to Children

Jakarta – Currently, pharmaceutical company Pfizer is the only one offering a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years. However, in a recent study conducted by researchers in New York, United States, the protection of the Pfizer vaccine decreased against the Omicron variant of the Corona virus. The efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine against infection among … Read more

IDAI East Java asks parents not to worry about their child being vaccinated against Covid-19

The Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 6-11 years began to be held on Wednesday (15/12/2021) yesterday. Joko Widodo, the President, has urged that child vaccinations be intensified in all provinces in Indonesia. Doctor Sjamsul Arief Sp.A(K) Chairman of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) East Java asked parents not to worry when their children participated in … Read more

Specialist Doctors Ask Parents to Protect Children from Covid-19

The application of 5 M is a way for parents to protect their children. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The transmission of Covid-19 still occurs in the country and children can be infected with this virus. Pediatrician Mesty Ariotedjo asked parents (parents) to protect their children from exposure to Covid-19. He explained, the actual rate of transmission … Read more