JAKARTA - Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin highlighted the high rate of waiver disease transmission. According to him, Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, even more rapidly spreading than COVID-19.
"So Measles are the most contagious disease. In the past, COVID-19, remember the first time there was a reproduction rate. So one person is the 2nd or 3rd. That Campak is one person who can clarify the 18th," Budi said while reviewing the handling of extraordinary events (KLB). Measles in Sumenep, East Java, quoted from the official website of the Ministry of Health.
Although dangerous, Budi explained that Measles can actually be prevented by vaccination.
"Fortunately, just like Covid now, there is already a vaccine, and the vaccine is effective. So if it is vaccinated, surely it will not getcampus disease again," he said.
The Minister of Health emphasized that Measles is not just an ordinary infectious disease. If not treated, this disease can cause serious complications to death. Therefore, the most important step to controlling the outbreak is mass immunization.
According to Budi, the government is targeting 70 thousand children in Sumenep Regency to receive immunizations ofemia within two weeks.
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"Our target is completed in two weeks. If it is completed in two weeks, hopefully this will drastically reduce indications ofcarpage," said Budi.
Regarding the availability of vaccines, the government is said to have prepared 11 thousand vials ofembike vaccine. With an average of one vial can be used for eight children, this number is considered sufficient for around 80 thousand children.
"So it is enough for 80 thousand children," he said.
On the other hand, Budi reminded the public not to be consumed by fake news circulating about immunization.
"Now there are a lot of news about WhatsApp about not immunizing, not vaccinating. Friends, it is very dangerous and evil. Because we saw that 20 children died, only because the people were terrorized by the news." explained Budi.
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