JAKARTA - The Chairman of the Honorary Assembly of the Indonesian Pulmonary Doctors Association (PDPI), Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, reminded the central government and local governments, including DKI Jakarta, to improve primary level health services to anticipate the spread of superflu.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening health services at the community level, increasing clinical surveillance, and genomic surveillance to detect the development of the virus. This was conveyed when contacted in Jakarta, Saturday, January 3.
In addition, the government is asked to provide health counseling to the public regarding the implementation of a clean and healthy lifestyle and efforts to prevent the transmission of diseases.
Tjandra also appealed to residents who experience flu symptoms to maintain body condition, use masks to prevent transmission, and rest if necessary. If symptoms get worse, the public is advised to immediately consult a health worker.
He added that residents also need to report if there are several people in the same environment, such as homes, offices, or schools, who experience similar symptoms, especially if they occur suddenly and severely.
The government is also asked to provide information publicly to the public regarding the development of superflu or influenza A H3N2 sub clade K, which has been recorded as having found as many as 62 cases in Indonesia.
According to Tjandra, the influenza A H3N2 virus subclade K has actually been around for some time. The surge in cases in Japan, Canada, and the United States in October was also caused by the virus.
The Ministry of Health ensures that superflu is not as deadly as COVID-19. The disease is like a common flu and a person can be infected more than once.
In a country with four seasons, cases of superflu usually increase during winter. While in tropical countries like Indonesia, the increase in cases is not very significant.
Although it is not as dangerous as COVID-19, the Ministry of Health still reminds the public to maintain health and body resistance through adequate rest and regular exercise.
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