Not Just School Children, Homeless Children Also Need Vaccination, How?

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

SEMARANG - The government is actively allowing vaccinations for children aged 6-11 years. The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo ordered the Regent/Mayor to boost vaccination of children in addition to focusing on vaccinating the elderly.

"Children's vaccinations have started going quite well. I have checked with the Regency/City, the children are very excited to participate in vaccinations," said Ganjar when met at his official home, Monday, December 27.

Ganjar asked all regions to accelerate. In addition, he also asked for support from the central government to increase the stock of vaccines.

"If the vaccine is sufficient, then we can invite these children for mass vaccinations. I have also ordered, starting next Monday, if I'm not mistaken, the children will go to the first school, then all of them will be injected immediately. The first day is a mass vaccine. The vaccine can cover everything, that's good," he said.

Ganjar explained, there were 2 million children who were targeted for vaccination. If the vaccine is sufficient, then according to him it will not take long to complete.

"The children have a clear address, the school is clear, so it's easier. Maybe the ones who don't go to school are the ones who don't go to school," he said.

Even so, Ganjar said that he had prepared a special strategy to vaccinate children who are not in school, including street children. He will pick up the ball and optimize the existing vaccine car.

"We have five vaccine cars, which can be used for this. Besides that, street children have a community, so we will invite them to participate later. These community groups are cool, those who have been accompanying them know their psychology and we just need to prepare the vaccination," he concluded.