SUMEDANG - The Sumedang Regency Health Office, West Java, has ensured the readiness of all community health centers (puskesmas) in the region in anticipation of the potential emergence of Super Flu cases, although no cases have been found so far.
Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Sumedang Health Office, Surdi Sudiana, said that all 35 health centers had been asked to actively carry out socialization and education to the community.
"Although the Super Flu case has not been found or detected in Sumedang Regency, under the direction of our leadership, we have carried out socialization and education to the public through the 35 existing health centers," said Surdi in Sumedang, Antara, Wednesday, January 14.
According to him, education is carried out by giving advice to the public to remain vigilant against symptoms of the disease and maintain personal and environmental hygiene as an initial prevention step.
Surdi emphasized the importance of public awareness to immediately go to a health facility if they experience symptoms such as coughing, colds, or fever.
"Immediately go to a health facility if you experience symptoms, such as coughing, colds, or fever. This simple step is part of the prevention efforts that can be done by each individual," he said.
He also asked the public not to panic, considering that in general the symptoms of Super Flu are similar to the common flu, such as fever, cough, cold, and body pain.
However, Surdi reminded vulnerable groups, especially the elderly and residents with accompanying diseases or comorbidities, to be more vigilant because they have a higher risk of complications.
"Elderly people with associated diseases or comorbidities need extra attention to prevent more serious complications," he said.
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