Jakarta became the first province to hold COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12-17 years. SMAN 20 in Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, became the first location for vaccination program for children.

Even after vaccination, we have to implement health protocol

This vaccination was enthusiastically participated by SMAN 20 students, one of which was Ignatius Aryawisnu, Class XI Science 1 student.

"I am excited to be vaccinated today because I want the benefits. It can reduce the risk of death, reduce dangerous and life-threatening symptoms of COVID-19," he stated, Thursday (7/1).

He explained that many children have been exposed to COVID-19 since the emergence of new variants. Therefore, vaccination program is expected to protect children against the virus.

"I hope other children can be vaccinated before it is too late. Be sure to encourage other family members to get vaccinated as well," he said

Similar thing also conveyed by Class X Social student, Davina Arifadewi. She admitted that she was nervous to get vaccination, but her desire to avoid the risks of COVID-19 outweighed her nervousness. Moreover, she got support from her family and friends.

"At first, I was nervous, but after being injected, it turned out to be okay. Based from information that I got, after being vaccinated, I tend to have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. That's why I want to be vaccinated," she mentioned.

She admitted that after being vaccinated, she felt protected because vaccine had gone through feasibility test from Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).

"Even after vaccination, we have to implement health protocol," she asserted.