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Immunisation is usually synonymous with children under age five years (toddlers). However, it does not mean immunization does not apply to adults. In fact, immunization of adults is not as important as immunization in children.
It seems like children, adults also need immunizations. "This is to stimulate the body's resistance against certain infections," said Sukamto Koesnoe, Internal Medicine Specialist Doctors Allergy Immunology from Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM). Sukamto said, many adults are now susceptible exposed to viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The trigger could be due to the crowded bustle plus an unhealthy lifestyle.
Now, to prevent these diseases, even adults need to do immunizations. Hence, many developed countries to make immunization for adults as a routine program in health.
United States, for example, this year launched a 60 percent influenza vaccination in adults. Meanwhile, South Korea to provide 10 million influenza vaccine every year. In fact, 90 percent of medical officers there have been injected with the vaccine. In Australia, this activity has also been a government program. So also in several other states, like New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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In Indonesia, the importance of immunizations for adults has not been popular. "Because it was new," said Sukamto. Understandably, in Indonesia, a new immunization for adults was introduced in the 2000s. Because they are new, medical suppliers for adult immunization is still lacking.
In addition, not all hospitals can provide this service. "We can provide service only certain hospitals in big cities," said Sukamto.
In addition, the cost of adult immunizations are also considered expensive, can reach millions of rupiah, depending on the type of vaccine. It's known, adult immunization did not get government subsidies, such as immunization in children.
Naturally, many adults are lazy to do immunizations. In addition, socialization is still minimal. Many people are also less aware that childhood immunization does not guarantee permanent immunity into adulthood. "In fact, vaccines work decreases as you age," said Sukamto. Therefore, immunization should be repeated as an adult.
In the medical world, immunization re-referred to as booster. Through the booster was reminded again of the body against germs such. "Immunization is an effective primary prevention," said Sukamto.
Although effective does not mean adults who have been immunized will not be sick. However, secured his endurance is stronger than who are not immunized.
Keep in mind, everyone does have an immune system or the innate immune system. However, less healthy lifestyles can weaken the immune system. That's when the body easily attacked by the disease.
According Asrul Hasral, Internal Medicine Specialist Doctors Dharmais Cancer Hospital, immunizations for adults is extremely important. Section, different types of diseases suffered by young children.
Adult immunizations can be given to those aged over 12 years. Kind, including influenza immunization, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella or (MMR), Lifter, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), DT difter immunization, and tetanus (DT).
These vaccines can be given repeatedly, between 3 and 10 years. However, there are also vaccines that do not have to be repeated as an adult. For example, hepatitis A and B vaccine be conducted once in a lifetime.
It seems like children, adults also need immunizations. "This is to stimulate the body's resistance against certain infections," said Sukamto Koesnoe, Internal Medicine Specialist Doctors Allergy Immunology from Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM). Sukamto said, many adults are now susceptible exposed to viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The trigger could be due to the crowded bustle plus an unhealthy lifestyle.
Now, to prevent these diseases, even adults need to do immunizations. Hence, many developed countries to make immunization for adults as a routine program in health.
United States, for example, this year launched a 60 percent influenza vaccination in adults. Meanwhile, South Korea to provide 10 million influenza vaccine every year. In fact, 90 percent of medical officers there have been injected with the vaccine. In Australia, this activity has also been a government program. So also in several other states, like New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Young
In Indonesia, the importance of immunizations for adults has not been popular. "Because it was new," said Sukamto. Understandably, in Indonesia, a new immunization for adults was introduced in the 2000s. Because they are new, medical suppliers for adult immunization is still lacking.
In addition, not all hospitals can provide this service. "We can provide service only certain hospitals in big cities," said Sukamto.
In addition, the cost of adult immunizations are also considered expensive, can reach millions of rupiah, depending on the type of vaccine. It's known, adult immunization did not get government subsidies, such as immunization in children.
Naturally, many adults are lazy to do immunizations. In addition, socialization is still minimal. Many people are also less aware that childhood immunization does not guarantee permanent immunity into adulthood. "In fact, vaccines work decreases as you age," said Sukamto. Therefore, immunization should be repeated as an adult.
In the medical world, immunization re-referred to as booster. Through the booster was reminded again of the body against germs such. "Immunization is an effective primary prevention," said Sukamto.
Although effective does not mean adults who have been immunized will not be sick. However, secured his endurance is stronger than who are not immunized.
Keep in mind, everyone does have an immune system or the innate immune system. However, less healthy lifestyles can weaken the immune system. That's when the body easily attacked by the disease.
According Asrul Hasral, Internal Medicine Specialist Doctors Dharmais Cancer Hospital, immunizations for adults is extremely important. Section, different types of diseases suffered by young children.
Adult immunizations can be given to those aged over 12 years. Kind, including influenza immunization, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella or (MMR), Lifter, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), DT difter immunization, and tetanus (DT).
These vaccines can be given repeatedly, between 3 and 10 years. However, there are also vaccines that do not have to be repeated as an adult. For example, hepatitis A and B vaccine be conducted once in a lifetime.
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