Why Vaccination Must Be Done in Fit Conditions

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Specialist in pulmonology consultant pulmonology Herikurniawan advises people who are not fit not to follow vaccination because it will affect the formation of antibodies.

“The body is weak or has an infection, don’t get vaccinated first because the formation of antibodies will not be optimal. When it is healthy, fit, then it can be given vaccine“said the doctor of the Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (RSCM-FKUI) and the Medistra Hospital.

In addition to unfit conditions, people who have experienced severe allergic reactions so that they are life-threatening in previous vaccinations are also not recommended to be given vaccines, including the pneumococcal vaccine to prevent pneumonia.

“If previously he was vaccinated he had a severe allergy, it was not allowed,” said Herikurniawan.

Pneumococci are one of the diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, namely by inserting weakened bacteria, injected into the body, then the body will form antibodies against these bacteria. When a person is exposed to bacteria, the body already has antibodies to bulldoze it bacteria-the bacteria. Even if infected, it can be prevented so that a serious infection does not occur.

There are two kinds of pneumococcal vaccines, namely PCV13 and PPSV23. The Indonesian Association of Internal Medicine Specialists (PAPDI) recommends giving PCV13 to people over the age of 50, while PPSV23 to adults over the age of 60 takes one dose each.

“Who is recommended? Namely people over 50 years old, adult patients who have certain medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure, pilgrims who are candidates for Hajj or Umrah, health workers,” explained Herikurniawan.

There are a number of things that need to be prepared before undergoing vaccination, namely bringing a record of previous vaccines, reading related vaccines to be received from trusted sources, and confirming with your doctor.

Then, tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to vaccines or drugs, have experienced side effects from previous vaccines, or are pregnant and sick. After the vaccine, sometimes there are side effects that can appear.

According to Herikurniawan, with the pneumococcal vaccine, generally the side effects are mild and can go away on their own, such as pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site, sometimes there is a fever 1-2 days after the vaccine, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, and some experience vomiting. and diarrhea.

In addition to vaccination, prevention of pneumonia is no less important, namely always washing hands before touching areas of the face, such as nose, eyes, and mouth, then consuming healthy foods regularly, exercising regularly, and not smoking.

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