During The Pandemic, 23 Serious Cases Of AEFI Immunization Occur In South Sulawesi

The South Sulawesi KIPI Komda coordinated with the KIPI Working Group from 24 districts/cities in Makassar, Thursday (10/3/2022). ANTARA/Nur Suhra Wardyah

MAKASSAR - The Regional Commission for Post-Immunization Adverse Events (Komda KIPI) of South Sulawesi noted that 23 serious AEFI cases had been reported during the pandemic in the area.

"There have been 23 cases that have been reported and have been studied both at the Komda and central levels," said Secretary of the South Sulawesi KIPI Komda Dr. Martira Maddepuang in coordination with the KIPI Working Group from 24 regencies/cities in Makassar, reported by Antara, Thursday, March 10.

This meeting was held in preparation for the implementation of the School Child Immunization Month (BIAS) which is planned to be held from March to April 2022.

The coordination that also brought the Komnas party together, said Dr. Martira, so that the Pokja at the district/city level would be more independent and prepare themselves if something happened related to immunization.

Martira explained that the AEFI Working Group had long been formed before the presence of the COVID-19 vaccine, with the aim of detecting suspected cases of AEFI that had occurred, so that an investigation and assessment could immediately be carried out.

"We have to strengthen a team, it doesn't mean this vaccine is not safe, but to improve related services, if there are allegations of AEFI, it can be quickly resolved," she said.

Doctor Martira said immunization is very important because it not only prevents but also protects. However, in practice, health workers must continue to screen before the implementation of immunization.

"If someone is vaccinated under certain conditions, it may be postponed. However, vaccination is highly recommended because it is to protect, not to injure," she said.