- Hermina Manado<\/a><\/li>
- 24 February 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Remember, Mothers, Don't Miss Complete Vaccinations for Your Beloved Babies<\/a><\/h3>
Newborn babies are very susceptible to infection with various diseases because the baby's immune system is not yet fully formed, so fulfilling basic vaccinations for babies is a priority that we should not miss. The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the Indonesian Pediatrician Association have issued several complete lists of vaccinations that are recommended to be given to babies during their growth period. \n\n \n\n Vaccination itself is the process of giving vaccines to babies by injection or diabetes into the mouth which aims to stimulate the formation of antibodies in children which can be a barrier to children being infected from certain diseases. However, it is not only beneficial for our babies, by providing complete vaccines it will protect the entire community because vaccination can help minimize the spread of disease. \n\n \n\n Benefits of Vaccination: \n\n \n Vaccination in babies can save lives in the future \n Prevent babies and children from infectious diseases that can be life threatening \n Protecting people from the spread of disease \n Helps children's growth become more optimal \n Makes the child's immune system well formed \n Protecting health and providing a sense of security to the community \n \n\n \n\n In mid-2023, the Indonesian Pediatrician Association issued a recommendation for the 2023 IDAI Immunization Schedule which can be a reference for parents to provide complete vaccinations. By creating the IDAI immunization schedule for 2023, the aim is to make it easier for health workers to carry out vaccinations and especially for parents so that they don't miss the immunization schedule for their beloved babies. \n\n \n\n Usually babies who have just been given the vaccine will show several reactions in the body, such as fever or other symptoms that can occur after vaccination. Parents need to know that this condition is normal because the body will continue to work to produce antibodies for the child's body. Vaccination itself can be done at the nearest health facility and can also be done at the children's polyclinic at Hermina Hospital Manado. \n\n \n\n The following are the causes of fever that occurs after vaccination: \n\n \n Immune reaction, because the vaccine given will stimulate the body's immunity in the baby or child so that immunity is formed which can provide immunity to several diseases \n The body's response, because when a vaccine is given, the child's body will respond, especially to some of the ingredients in it, such as proteins or adjuvants which can trigger a response that results in an increase in body temperature. \n \n\n \n\n Reference to IDAI recommended child immunization schedule for 2023 \n\n Photo Source: https://www.idai.or.id/artikel/klinik/imunisasi/jadwal-imunisasi-anak-idai \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Pekanbaru<\/a><\/li>
- 12 February 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Polio: Still Challenging Despite Being Controlled<\/a><\/h3>
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is an infectious disease caused by the polio virus. Despite significant control through vaccination, polio remains a global health problem, especially in some underdeveloped regions. This article will discuss the causes, symptoms, control efforts, and the challenges still faced in the effort to eradicate polio. \n\n Causes and Transmission \n\n The polio virus spreads through direct contact with the feces of infected individuals or through small droplets released from their nose or mouth. Primarily affecting the nervous system and causing paralysis, polio mainly impacts children under the age of five. While not everyone infected will show symptoms, those who do may experience permanent muscle paralysis, especially in the legs and limbs. \n\n Polio Symptoms \n\n Symptoms of polio range from mild to severe. Some infected individuals may only experience mild flu-like symptoms, while others may suffer permanent paralysis. Common symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, fatigue, and stiff or painful muscles. In severe cases, the polio virus can damage nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to permanent paralysis. \n\n Polio Control Efforts \n\n Efforts to control polio are focused on mass vaccination. The polio vaccine, first developed by Jonas Salk in 1955, has successfully dramatically reduced the number of polio cases worldwide. Mass vaccination programs, especially those conducted by global health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), have played a significant role in reducing the spread of the virus. \n\n Challenges in Polio Eradication \n\n Despite significant progress in eradicating polio, there are still challenges to overcome. In some isolated or conflict-affected regions, reaching the target population with vaccinations can be difficult. Additionally, some communities may reject vaccination due to cultural reasons or vaccine hesitancy. Therefore, ongoing efforts in education and advocacy are necessary to convince the public of the importance of vaccination. \n\n \n \n\n Polio is a preventable infectious disease through vaccination. While progress has been made in controlling this disease, challenges persist, particularly in reaching inaccessible regions and addressing vaccine hesitancy. Collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including governments, health organizations, and communities, remain essential to achieve the ultimate goal of global polio eradication. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Padang<\/a><\/li>
- 27 May 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Get to know more about the BCG Vaccine<\/a><\/h3>
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<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 25 April 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
MMR vaccine can cause autism, fact or myth?<\/a><\/h3>
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<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Makassar<\/a><\/li>
- 17 June 2021<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Vaccines and the Immune System<\/a><\/h3>
Did you know, Hermina's friend, that vaccination is important to protect yourself from various types of diseases. What's more, in the current era of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must maintain our immune system so we don't get attacked by various kinds of dangerous diseases. Vaccination is a way to actively increase a person's immunity to an antigen, so that when later exposed to the same antigen, they already have immune substances/antibodies so that disease does not occur. In other words, vaccination is an artificial immunity that is obtained by deliberately exposing germ antigens. The purpose of vaccination itself is to prevent the occurrence of certain diseases in a person, society or population and even eliminate certain diseases from the world such as smallpox.\n\nThe composition of the vaccine consists of an active vaccine and an inactive vaccine. The ideal vaccine for humans is capable of stimulating the immune system (immunogenic), providing long-term protection, safe, stable in field conditions, can be given in combination, only given in one dose, affordable and accessible to all levels of society. Vaccine efficacy is the reduction in disease incidence in the vaccinated group compared to the unvaccinated group under optimal conditions (clinical trials) while vaccine effectiveness is the ability of the vaccine to prevent the appropriate disease in the real world population. \n\n \n\n Factors that determine the body's immune response to vaccination:\n\nHost Factors (Vaccine Recipient Subjects). One of the body's responses to the vaccine is influenced by the host or subject of the vaccine, including age, gender, genetic factors, nutritional and nutritional factors, smoking habits, drinking alcohol and comorbid diseases.\nExternal Factors. Includes infection by other pathogens, use of antibiotics, probiotics, prebiotics\nInternal factors. Includes the type of vaccine, dose and method of administration as well as the use of adjuvants \n\n The immune system is a defense or immune system that has a role in recognizing and destroying foreign objects or abnormal cells that harm our body. This immune system is in the form of certain cells that function as our body's defense forces in fighting pathogens that have the potential to cause disturbances in our bodies. When a pathogen enters the body, an antigen or molecule located on the cell wall of bacteria or the lining of an organism, stimulates our immune system to produce antibodies to fight and protect your body. Efforts to improve the immune system are:\n\nEnough rest\nExercise regularly\nDevelop yourself by pursuing hobbies such as gardening, reading, planting flowers, or playing music\nShare stories with those closest and trusted\nAvoid Stress\nSpiritual Approach. Increase worship and get closer to God according to your religion and belief \n\n Prevent the spread of dangerous viruses, one of which is currently hitting COVID019 with 5M: Using a standard Ministry of Health mask, maintaining a minimum distance of 1 meter, washing hands regularly with soap or hand sanitizer, avoiding crowds, reducing mobility. Consult about your health and that of your family with Hermina Hospital Makassar. Stay Healthy, Hermina's friend \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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