Sat, 08 May 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic May Trigger Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Outbreak

Immunization reduces child mortality of 2-3 million deaths in Indonesia. Coverage of Immunization declines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may pose a potential outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD), Chief of Public Relations and Welfare of Indonesian Pediatrics Association, Prof. Hartono Gunardi explained on the webinar of World Immunization Week on Saturday (8/5).

Wed, 05 May 2021

Occupational Health and Safety in Workplace for COVID-19 Prevention

National health research (Riskesdas) in 2013 and 2018 reveals a significant increase in non-communicable diseases. In terms of the potential spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, anemia, stroke, and chronic renal failure lower productivity and become comorbidity for COVID-19.

Tue, 04 May 2021

Parents Are Urged to Complete Basic Immunization for Children

COVID-19 has affected the public health system and performance around the world that includes immunization. However, the government urges parents to ensure children receive complete immunization.