As many as 100 toddlers under six months underwent Rotavirus drip immunization at the Garuda RPTRA, Cilangkap Urban Village, Cipayung, East Jakarta, Tuesday (8/15). It was packaged as a Rotavirus immunization kick off led by Jakarta Welfare Assistant, Widyastuti.

It is very important for education and encourages the public

The immunization was attended by Jakarta Health Agency Acting Head, Ani Ruspitawati; East Jakarta Community Welfare Assistant, Ahmad Salahaudin; East Jakarta Social Sub-agency Acting Head, Abdul Salam; East Jakarta Education Sub-agency for Region 2 Head, Yanto. It was broadcast live through the Jakarta Health Agency's YouTube channel.

Kick off was marked by administering a drip vaccine to one of the babies by Jakarta Welfare Assistant, Widyastuti.

According to her, the Rotavirus drip immunization for toddlers aged 2.3 and four months was a "Hadiah Kemerdekaan" (gift of independence) from the Jakarta Government, to prevent severe diarrhea in infants.

"This immunization is given three times for children aged 2.3 to four months. This is held in Jakarta for free," she expressed.

According to her, diarrhea in babies aged 2.3 to four months could be a problem if not prevented and treated, as it would cause the baby to become dehydrated which could end in death.

"It is very important for education and encourages the public to be smarter in dealing with health problems in infants and toddlers," she explained.

According the latest data, there are about 160,000 toddlers in Jakarta. But only 66,000 of them were targeted to get Rotavirus immunization.

"This immunization will be ongoing in a week ahead," she concluded.

As for the information, there are several activities, namely health talkshow with speakers, Piprin Basarah, Ellen, and Mutiara Anisa, goodie bag distribution for 250 toddlers, and healthcare services, such as medical check-up, tension, and blood sugar for toddlers aged 15 and over.