Mother, pay attention to the immunization schedule for the safety of your children

Immunization is an attempt to provide antigenic material to achieve adaptive immunity in the human body against biological agents that cause disease. In other words, this step is for the body to protect itself. It is important to respect the vaccination schedule so that family members avoid dangerous diseases.
Vaccines for children and adults are a common way to prevent disease. Vaccines containing weakened viruses or bacteria, or proteins such as bacteria obtained through laboratory development, prevent disease by inducing an immune response and preparing the body to fight infections in the future.

Vaccinations are usually safe. However, like other drugs, vaccines can also cause side effects. However, side effects of vaccination result in a lower risk compared to the risk of disease that may occur due to lack of vaccination. The most common side effects after vaccination include mild fever, redness of the injected area and allergies. In general, this condition can be resolved by itself. However, it is still important for parents to tell the doctor if the child is allergic to certain vaccine ingredients.

Give special attention to the vaccination schedule

Some vaccines are only given once, but others need to be repeated after a certain period of time so that the body continues to benefit from protection. This is why it is important for parents to observe and respect the family vaccination schedule.

The following types of immunizations are included in and are funded by the government program for infants under one year in Indonesia:

Age of 0 months: BCG, HB-0, Polio-0
Age 2 months: DTC / HB / Hib-1, Polio-1
Age 3 months: DTC / HB / Hib-2, Polio-2
Age 4 months: DTC / HB / Hib-3, Polio-3
9 months: measles

In general, basic vaccination is completed when children are between 1 and 4 years old. During this period, repeated immunizations are usually used to extend the basic vaccination period. Some types of immunization are also repeated at ages 5-12, while those aged 13-18 are usually used for additional immunizations. Getting vaccines on time based on age is very important. If it's too late, you can schedule a new vaccination schedule with your doctor.

The following are the types of immunizations recommended by age groups:

Age less than 1 year: BCG, hepatitis B, polio, DTP, measles, HiB, pneumococcus, rotavirus.
1-4 years: DTP, polio, MMR, typhoid, hepatitis A, chicken pox, influenza, HiB virus, pneumococcus.
5-12 years: DTP, polio, measles, MMR, typhus, hepatitis A, chicken pox, influenza, pneumococcal.
12-18 years: Td, hepatitis B, MMR, typhoid, hepatitis A, chicken pox, influenza, pneumococcus, HPV.
Elderly: influenza, pneumococcus.

In addition, it is recommended to vaccinate in endemic areas, such as immunization against Japanese encephalitis, usually given since 1 year and repeated 3 years. Dengue fever vaccination against dengue fever is also recommended by the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) from the age of 9 on 3 occasions at a distance of 6 months.

Take the child to the Puskesmas or at least the Posyandu regularly for immunizations according to the schedule set by the government program. Vaccination or vaccination is considered 90-100% effective for human protection against dangerous diseases. Even if the vaccine does not fully protect and the infection continues, the symptoms in vaccinated children will not be as severe as other children who have never been vaccinated. Then consult with your pediatrician for the appropriate vaccination recommendations for your child.