JAKARTA - Immunization in Indonesia continues to be an important part of efforts to prevent infectious diseases. Although its coverage has grown rapidly in recent decades, the challenge of expanding access and increasing public awareness is still a common job.
Each stage of life, from gestation to the elderly, has a different immunization requirement, but all of them play a role in creating a healthier and more resilient society to the threat of disease.
In the framework of the 2025 World Immunization Week, various educational activities were held to strengthen awareness about the importance of vaccination.
One of the peak activities took place on April 29, 2025 with the national theme "Come on Complete Immunization, Healthy Generation Towards Golden Indonesia", supporting the global theme Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.
This event was held in a hybrid manner and attended by participants from various circles, both health workers, academics, and the general public.
Starting with an explanation from dr. Prima Yosephine, MKM, Director of Immunization Management of the Indonesian Ministry of Health. He emphasized that immunization is not only important for children, but also throughout their lives.
According to him, many infectious diseases that are still threatening can be prevented through equitable and quality immunization. In addition to individual protection, vaccination also plays a role in forming group immunity in society.
"Immunization is an intervention or effort to protect that is very cost-effective. Immunization must be throughout life, but also requires the struggle and efforts of all roles including society itself," said dr. Prima in his statement.
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The educational talkshow at the event was hosted by Husein Habsyi, SKM., MHComm and presented a number of resource persons, including dr. Dirga Sakti Rambe, M.Sc, Sp.PD. In his presentation, dr. Dirga explained the importance of vaccination as a preventive measure against respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and COVID-19.
He also emphasized that decreased immunity with age made adult and elderly vaccinations more relevant.
"Vaccination is an investment for a healthy and productive future," said dr. Dirga. Not only that, he also reminded the importance of completing immunization throughout life, because the burden of infectious diseases does not only occur in children and with age there will be a decrease in the immune system. dr. Dirga highlighted the safety of vaccination for pregnant women who have proven safe and effective to protect mothers and babies.
"Vaccination is an investment for a healthy and productive future," said dr. Dirga. Not only that, he also reminded the importance of completing immunization throughout life, because the burden of infectious diseases does not only occur in children and with age there will be a decrease in the immune system. dr. Dirga highlighted the safety of vaccination for pregnant women who have proven safe and effective to protect mothers and babies.
"Vaccination is an investment for a healthy and productive future," said dr. Dirga. Not only that, he also reminded the importance of completing immunization throughout life, because the burden of infectious diseases does not only occur in children and with age there will be a decrease in the immune system. dr. Dirga highlighted the safety of vaccination for pregnant women who have proven safe and effective to protect mothers and babies.
"Vaccination is an investment for a healthy and productive future," said dr. Dirga. Not only that, he also reminded the importance of completing immunization throughout life, because the burden of infectious diseases does not only occur in children and with age there will be a decrease in the immune system. dr. Dirga highlighted the safety of vaccination for pregnant women who have proven safe and effective to protect mothers and babies.
"Vaccination is an investment for a healthy and productive future," said dr. Dirga.
Not only that, he also reminded the importance of completing immunization throughout his life, because the burden of infectious diseases does not only occur in children and with age there will be a decrease in the immune system. dr. Dirga highlighted the safety of vaccinations for pregnant women who have proven safe and effective to protect mothers and babies.
On the same occasion, Dr. dr. Endy M. Astiwara, MA, FIIS, discussed the importance of health readiness, including immunization, for pilgrims and Umrah. Based on data from the Hajj Health Center in 2024, pneumonia is the most common disease experienced by Indonesian pilgrims.
Therefore, immunization is an important component in the preparation of worship so that worshipers can worship optimally.
Representatives from the community, Endang Sundari, SST., MKM, also shared experiences about the importance of immunization during pregnancy.
He explained that vaccination for pregnant women not only protects the mother but also provides initial protection for the fetus against a number of serious infection diseases. Education programs such as the class of pregnant women are considered effective in increasing public understanding.
The session closed with discussions led by Prof. dr. Adang Bachtiar, MPH., ScD., which highlighted the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in expanding immunization coverage. He reminded public health, including through immunization, must be part of all public policies. Active involvement of all elements of the nation is urgently needed to make immunization an inseparable part of national health development.
Interactive discussions also provide space for participants to ask questions about immunization policies, challenges for implementation in the field, as well as effective communication strategies to expand information reach to the public.
The hope is that through solid collaboration and sustainable education, immunization coverage in Indonesia can continue to increase and have a real impact on future generations.
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