CIREBON - The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) West Java Chapter emphasized the focus on efforts to pursue equitable coverage of child immunization throughout the province, including in Cirebon.
The head of the West Java Branch of IDAI, Anggraini Alam in Cirebon, Sunday, said that immunization is the right of every child that must be fulfilled by the adults around them.
He said that the fulfillment of immunization is an important step to ensure that children grow healthy and are free from disease, complications, and risk of death.
"Indonesian children, of course, we want to prioritize children's health and with immunization which is a right for children, but is a duty for all of us," he said.
According to him, the achievement of immunization in West Java currently still requires improvement so that it can be higher and more even in all regions.
He emphasized that there should be no areas with low immunization coverage, because this could trigger vulnerability to preventable diseases.
"Just like the others, we have conveyed that we still have to work hard to be higher, more evenly, there are no areas with low coverage," he said.
In addition to equalization, IDAI also highlighted the issue of children with zero-dosey status who have not received immunizations according to their age.
He assessed that the condition of zero-dose was a serious concern, because it had the potential to increase the risk of disease spread in the community.
"Zero-dose means that they have not received immunizations according to their age, it is bad. So we all have to work hard," he said.
Furthermore, he emphasized that efforts to increase immunization coverage cannot be carried out by one party alone because it requires collaboration between IDAI, the central government, local governments, health workers, and the community to achieve the target.
In addition, he also emphasized the important role of the mass media in educating the public, so that they are not hesitant about immunization and continue to convey correct information.
"The media has a very big role. Please continue to be informed of good things to complement immunization. Don't be afraid of immunization, don't hesitate to immunize. Immunization is for health," he said.
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