Doctor Reisa Says COVID-19 Vaccination For Elderly Only 10 Percent Of The Target, Invite Young People To Charity Good

JAKARTA - Government Spokesperson for Handling COVID-19 Reisa Broto Asmoro said that until this week the number of elderly people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine has only reached 10 percent of the total 21 million elderly or community groups aged 60 years and above.

Dr. Reisa asked for the participation of the community, especially young people, to invite the elderly to join the COVID-19 vaccination program.

"Remember those who took us to be vaccinated when we were babies or children. It's only natural that we take them to be vaccinated now. Of the 21 million elderly people eligible to receive the vaccine, only about 10 percent have been vaccinated," Reisa said, as quoted by Antara on Monday, April 12.

Reisa invites young people to do three good deeds, namely first to provide the right and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Second, bring and register the elderly who have the right to receive vaccines to the nearest health facility or COVID-19 vaccination center.

"Third, accompany them and help them to feel comfortable during the vaccination process. Do that during the observation period," she said.

The COVID-19 vaccine used by the government, said Reisa, has been proven safe and obtained permission from the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) and allowed by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).

"Help the elderly understand that the COVID-10 vaccine is safe. Evidence of vaccine safety has been proven by some seniors who have received the vaccine," she said.

Reisa reiterated the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine as a protection against the dangers of coronavirus, especially for elderly people who belong to high-risk groups become fatal if exposed.

Nationally, until Monday, the government has given more than 15.4 million injections of COVID-19 vaccine to the community consisting of health workers, seniors, and public servants.