'Immediate' Expert Appears Arguing The Advantages Of Certain COVID Vaccines, PDIB Asks The Government To Take Strict Action

JAKARTA - Chairman of the United Indonesian Doctors Association (PDIB) James Allan Rarung appealed to the public to be careful and not to believe in false information or hoaxes regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

James caught the tendency of citizens to choose what kind of vaccine to inject. For example, the opinion of the figure about the type A vaccine is good. While the B vaccine is dangerous because many suffer from Post Immunization Adverse Events (AEFI) and even die.

"Don't be immediately influenced by opinions claiming to be experts about vaccines, and scientific data and evidence about certain vaccines," said James as quoted by Antara, Thursday, September 2.

According to him, opinions like that if allowed to go wild will definitely affect the community. As a result, the government and stakeholders are asked to communicate effectively, clear, complete and easily understood information to the public.

The goal is for people to understand the quality and importance and benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

James said that the government must always take firm action against experts who without a medical scientific basis on vaccines always provide statements without scientific data and evidence.

Strict action is needed so that perpetrators do not make statements that make the public worried and confused about the COVID-19 vaccine, even to the point of refusing vaccination.

"The two efforts are carried out in a balanced manner so that there is no picky attitude towards vaccines and even rejection of vaccines in the community," said James.