Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — The Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) has adjusted the vaccination schedule for children this year, and added new types, including 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate (PCV15) to prevent pneumonia.
The reason is, based on UNICEF data, one child dies from pneumonia every 43 seconds worldwide. This makes pneumonia the main cause of death in infants and children compared to other infectious diseases.
At the global level, 700,000 children under five die every year from pneumonia or around 2,000 children every day in 2021.
Meanwhile in Indonesia, pneumonia is the cause of 14.5% of deaths in infants and 5% of deaths in children under five years of age (toddlers).
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs which can be caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infections. One of the main causes of this disease is the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus), which is also associated with serious illness.
Pneumococcal bacteria themselves can cause other diseases, such as inflammation of the lining of the brain (meningitis), blood infections (bacteremia), and ear inflammation (otitis).
Pediatrician, Dr. Denta explained that the PCV15 vaccine could add protection against serotypes 22F and 33F, which were previously not present in PCV13.
“Thus, the PCV15 vaccine provides broader protection against 15 serotypes of pneumococcal bacteria,” he said, quoted Monday (21/10/2024).
Meanwhile, parents don’t need to worry about safety, because PCV15 has been clinically tested and approved by BPOM in June 2023 for use throughout Indonesia.
“With the inclusion of this vaccine in the latest child immunization schedule by IDAI, doctors now have guidelines for recommending pneumococcal vaccines with 15 serotypes of pneumococcal bacteria that cause pneumonia to protect children in Indonesia,” he added.
In the latest IDAI recommended immunization schedule for 2024, IDAI recommends giving PCV immunization at the ages of 2, 4 and 6 months with a booster at the age of 12-15 months.
If it has not been given at the age of 7-12 months, PCV will be given 2 times with a minimum distance of 1 month and a booster at the age of 12-15 months with a distance of 2 months from the previous dose.
Then, if it has not been given at the age of 1-2 years, PCV is given 2 times with a minimum distance of 2 months.
Furthermore, if it has not been given at the age of 2-5 years, PCV10 is given 2 times with a distance of 2 months, PCV13 or PCV15 is given 1 time.
For children over 5 years of age who are at high risk and have never received the PCV vaccine, it is recommended to receive 1 dose of PCV13 or PCV15.
Certainly! Here’s a sharp, observational, and cheeky presentation of the article on Indonesia’s updated vaccination schedule against pneumonia:
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<h1>Pneumonia Vaccination Update in Indonesia: A Cheeky Overview</h1>
<p><strong>By Jimmy Carr, Rowan Atkinson, Ricky Gervais, Lee Evans</strong></p>
<p>Well, well, well! It seems the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) has decided it’s time to roll up their sleeves (and your children’s too)! They’ve updated the vaccination schedule with a shiny new addition – the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15). That’s right, folks, we’re adding another layer of armor against the dastardly pneumonia! It appears there’s a tough little foe in town, and pneumonia just had the audacity to claim that one child dies every 43 seconds worldwide. Hard to believe it, but that’s apparently one more than your average rental car tongue-twister.</p>
<p>Now, let’s do a bit of math here, shall we? Globally, around 700,000 children under the age of five kick the proverbial bucket every year because of pneumonia. That’s about 2,000 children a day! And I thought my home cooking was the main cause of heart failure! But on a more serious note, in Indonesia itself, pneumonia is responsible for a whopping 14.5% of infant deaths. So, this isn’t just sobering news; it’s downright horrifying!</p>
<p>Pneumonia itself, it turns out, is about as pleasant as finding out that your favorite salad dressing was really just a sneeze in a bottle. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, with one of the main culprits being the charmingly named <em>Streptococcus pneumoniae</em>. This bacterium is such a delightful guest, it often overstays its welcome, leading to serious illnesses like meningitis, bacteremia, and the ever-fun ear infections.</p>
<p>Enter stage left, the PCV15 vaccine! Dr. Denta, from the IDAI, has revealed that this vaccine isn’t just playing hopscotch – it’s adding protection against serotypes 22F and 33F, which were previously absent from the older PCV13. You might say it’s like upgrading your WiFi to a lightning-fast connection after years of buffering – yes, please!</p>
<p>Rest assured, parents, the PCV15 has been clinically tested and given the big thumbs up by BPOM, back in June 2023. So you can throw your worries out the window (but maybe not your kids, let’s not go crazy). With this vaccine now on the recommended immunization schedule, doctors can confidently guide you through the immunization process like your GPS – except hopefully with fewer wrong turns and recalculating routes!</p>
<p>Here’s how the vaccine roll-out will work according to the new IDAI guidelines and prepare for the best instructions since IKEA: the PCV vaccine is administered at 2, 4, and 6 months of age, with a cheerful booster at 12-15 months. If you miss it by the time your kid’s playing with Legos, not to worry! Just double up – two doses for kiddos aged 7-12 months, pop that booster in at 12-15 months. And for the older kids, if they haven’t had their dose yet, it’s not too late! A couple of doses at 2-5 years old will do the trick, with options for those over five to receive their needed vaccination too!</p>
<p>So, there you have it, folks! The excellent news is your children's health is being prioritized with this new vaccination schedule against pneumonia. It’s like giving your kids a superhero cloak but with fewer capes getting caught in wind turbines. Whether you see it as a blessing or just another outing to the doctor’s office, let’s do our part to keep our future generation safe. Now go on, give that delightful PCV15 a chance to shine!</p>
<p>Stay safe, stay informed, and keep those little ones healthy! Your move, pneumonia!</p>
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<p>Disclaimer: No children were harmed in the writing of this article, but some jokes may have landed poorly.</p>
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</html>This piece combines humor with important health information, making it engaging and informative while addressing a serious topic.
