PROMOSI KESEHATAN - IMUNISASI DASAR LENGKAP

Summary

This video explains the importance of immunization for infants, highlighting how vaccines strengthen the immune system to protect against diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Immunization helps the body create antibodies to fight specific pathogens. The video discusses common vaccines, their safety, and addresses concerns such as side effects like swelling or fever. It also emphasizes that immunization cannot be replaced by breast milk, nutrition, or herbal supplements. Lastly, the video stresses the importance of completing mandatory immunization schedules to prevent serious illnesses and complications.

Takeaways

• 😀 Immunization strengthens the immune system of babies, helping them become resistant to various diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
• 😀 By immunizing, parents protect their children from future health risks and help them develop antibodies to fight specific diseases.
• 😀 Vaccines contain weakened or inactivated disease-causing microorganisms that do not cause illness but help the immune system recognize and remember them as threats.
• 😀 The immune system produces antibodies after vaccination, enabling the body to fight specific pathogens in the future.
• 😀 Immunized children are less likely to experience severe symptoms or complications from infections compared to non-immunized children.
• 😀 In Indonesia, 12% of children still do not receive complete immunization, which poses a risk for serious diseases.
• 😀 Complete routine immunization helps protect children from preventable diseases such as measles, rubella, polio, and hepatitis.
• 😀 Children who are not immunized face a higher risk of severe illness, complications, disability, and even death.
• 😀 In Indonesia, babies under 1 year old must receive five basic immunizations: Hepatitis B, Polio, BCG (Tuberculosis), Measles, and the Pentavalent vaccine (DPT-HB-Hib).
• 😀 Immunization can be administered at public health centers (Puskesmas), integrated health posts (Posyandu), or at private healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics.
• 😀 While vaccination may cause temporary side effects like swelling, redness, pain, or fever, these reactions are normal and usually disappear within 2-3 days.
• 😀 Immunization cannot be replaced by breastfeeding, nutrition, or herbal supplements as it provides highly specific immunity against diseases.

Q & A

What is immunization and why is it important for babies?

Immunization is the process of strengthening a baby's immune system to make it resistant to diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens. It helps protect the baby from future infections and reduces the risk of serious illnesses.

How does immunization work to protect a baby from diseases?

Vaccines contain weakened or inactive forms of pathogens. Once introduced into the body, these pathogens teach the immune system how to recognize and fight the actual disease. The immune system then produces antibodies to protect the baby if the pathogen appears again.

What are the main benefits of immunizing a baby?

Immunization prevents serious diseases and helps the baby develop immunity to specific diseases. Even if the baby contracts a disease later, the symptoms are usually milder and easier to treat.

What are the risks if a baby does not receive immunization?

A baby who is not immunized is at higher risk of contracting serious diseases. They may experience more severe symptoms and face a higher chance of complications, including permanent disability or even death.

What immunizations are mandatory for babies under one year old in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, babies under one year old must receive five basic immunizations: Hepatitis B, polio, tuberculosis (BCG), measles, and the pentavalent vaccine (DPT-HB-Hib).

Where can parents take their babies for immunization in Indonesia?

Immunization can be provided at Puskesmas (public health centers), Posyandu (integrated health services posts), hospitals, or through pediatricians, general practitioners, or obstetricians.

Are vaccines safe, and do they cause any side effects?

Vaccines are safe and widely used around the world. Some common side effects include swelling, redness, pain, or fever at the injection site. These side effects are usually temporary and go away within 2-3 days.

Can immunization be replaced by breastfeeding, nutrition, or herbal supplements?

No, immunization cannot be replaced by breastfeeding, nutrition, or herbal supplements. Vaccines provide a specific type of immunity that these other methods cannot replicate.

Do vaccines contain animal products, such as pork or beef?

Some vaccines, such as the polio vaccine, may involve the use of enzymes derived from pigs during the production process. However, these enzymes are thoroughly removed before the vaccine is administered, ensuring no animal-derived substances remain in the final vaccine.

Why do some vaccines require the use of animal-derived enzymes in their production?

Certain vaccines, like the polio vaccine, require enzymes from animals (such as pigs) during the production process to help grow the virus. These enzymes are used temporarily in the manufacturing process and are eliminated before the vaccine is distributed.