Children Immunization in Jakarta Targeted to Touch 95 Percent

Ministry of Health is targeting to give measles and rubella (MR) vaccine toward 60 thousand children. Especially in Jakarta, it is hoped able to absorb 95 percent of the target.

Nationally, it is targeted more than 60 thousand

"Nationally, it is targeted more than 60 thousand. For Jakarta, it is hoped able to reach 95 percent of the target," expressed Devi Anisiska, Head of Immunization Sub-directorate for Directorate General of Disease Handling and Environmental Health under Ministry of Health, Tuesday (3/14).

From mapping results, 89 percent of rubella patients are mostly children aged 9 months-15 years old. The immunization will he held in August-September.

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As the initial stage, she hopes it would be focused on schools. Considering 77 percent of the target are students.

"By so, virus circulation can be minimized. Besides them, those outside school must also be immunized," she expressed.

Meanwhile, Section Head of Jakarta Health and Social Welfare Bureau, Susi Suzana disclosed Jakarta Provincial Government is fully supporting the success of MR vaccination. All SKPDs will be involved to support.

"They (SKPD) will also help give an indication of the students who have done the health program. Communication, Informatics and Public Relation will support the publication media. We'll do coordination soon," she stated.

As for Jakarta Public Housing and Settlement, will facilitate the spots in flats as the implementation of health programs and provide a printed publication or electronic media about its implementation.

Lastly Social Dept. will facilitate sports in institutions and provide electronic media for the same program, including data collection toward coaching residents.