Tasya Kamila Reveals How To Protect Children From Dengue: Don't Wait To Get Sick, Prevent It From Now On!

Tasya Kamila tells about the prevention of dengue in her family. (doc. PT Takeda)

JAKARTA - In the commemoration of National Children's Day, the former child singer, Tasya Kamila, invites parents to be more alert to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) that lurks children without a seasonal perspective.

This mother of two children shares simple but crucial tips to protect her family from the dangers of dengue, which often comes asymptomatic.

"Sometimes we feel healthy, even though we can carry the dengue virus. Mosquitoes can infect other family members, including our own children," said Tasya in a talk show Science Heroes Little Hero Prevents DHF by PT Takeda Innovative Medicines.

According to Tasya, prevention at home is key. Here are some practical steps that he routinely takes, starting from routinely cleaning water reservoirs so as not to become mosquito nests.

Then he also invites and educates children to be able to implement a clean and healthy lifestyle, including maintaining the cleanliness of the surrounding environment.

The next step is to provide closed clothes when playing outside the home or in places prone to mosquitoes and, support more comprehensive preventive measures, such as dengue vaccinations if possible.

"As parents, we can't just give up. We have to actively find out, care, and act. Prevention is our responsibility," he said.

Tasya Kamila also reminded children to be the most vulnerable group. Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health states that the highest death rate due to dengue occurs at the age of 5'14 years. That is why education and action must start from home.

On the same occasion, Andreas Gukknecht, President Director of PT Takeda Innovative Medicines, conveyed the company's commitment to supporting child protection efforts through education and cross-sectoral collaboration.

"This year's National Children's Day brings a strong message, namely that every child has the right to grow healthy and safe from preventable disease. Dengue still causes a lot of loss, playing period, education, and even life," he said.

Through collaboration with various parties, including the government, medical personnel, academics, and the media, Takeda pushed for the Zero Death mission of Dengue by 2030.

"We believe, education is the first step of change. The more families who understand the prevention of dengue, the greater our chances of saving more children," Andreas concluded.