Central Java - Health practitioner at the Islamic Hospital (RSI) Banjarnegara, Central Java, Dr. Indri Setiani said, parents are required to provide information about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 to their children.
"Children should know about the knowledge of the Omicron variant. It's just that the method is adjusted so that the language conveyed can be understood by children," she said in Banjarnegara, Antara, Friday, December 24.
According to her, parents can invite their children to discuss about Omicron so that they can take precautions against exposure to the new variant of COVID-19. Especially now that COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6-11 years has begun to be implemented in various regions.
"However, children under the age of 6 have not been vaccinated, so it is very important to educate them, including to prevent hoaxes about the Omicron variant," she said.
In addition to providing education and information about Omicron, she said, parents are also obliged to remind their children to always implement health protocols, especially the use of masks, washing hands, and keeping a distance.
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Indri said that currently, the use of masks when leaving the house is obligatory, both for parents and children.
"The ventilation in the house must also be good so that the air circulation goes well," he said.
She said that taking care of children's emotions is equally important, so when parents panic, do not show their panic in front of children so that their emotions are not affected.
According to her, parents must always keep their children's mental condition in top shape because if it drops it will have an impact on weakening immunity.
"Immunity in children is very important. Moreover, WHO (World Health Organization) recommends that our children be awake and not exposed to the Omicron variant," said Indri Setiani.
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