A number of students at SDN 3 Ciamis experienced mumps and they carried out the learning process from home using the network method.
Ciamis: As many as 30 students at SDN 3 and SDN 7 in Ciamis Regency, West Java, experienced mumps or paramyxovirus and the school implemented home learning activities for all classes. Learn it lasted two starting Friday and Saturday, November 1-2 2024.
Head of the Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) Division at the Ciamis District Health Service (Dinkes), Edis Herdis, said that his party had received a report from the education service regarding the spread of the paramyxovirus class of viruses. However, all students who were infected with mumps were immediately treated by health workers from the Community Health Center to the school.
“We received data from the mumps attack, it was recorded that there were 30 children and they came from SDN 7, totaling 10 students, SDN 3 totaling 20 students. However, officers are also still collecting data at other schools as well as providing counseling and education carried out by officers, 1 November 2024.
Edis said that mumps disease which attacks children aged 5-9 years is spread through direct contact with sufferers, exchanging eating utensils, through splashing mucus and coughing, but to overcome the disease you can take preventive steps by maintaining cleanliness. However, mumps sufferers must get enough rest, drink lots of water and eat soft foods to maintain a clean and healthy lifestyle.
“We have made a number of efforts to prevent the transmission of mumps, especially urging parents of sick children to immediately undergo a medical examination and advise them not to go to school, because they can transmit or be susceptible to contracting parotitis and recommend that students wear masks, especially when carrying out activities in the classroom. school,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Ciamis Education Service, Erwan Darmawan, said that his party had received reports that a number of students at SDN 3, SDN 7 and PAUD were sick with clinical symptoms of mumps. However, the disease that attacks students experiences fever, swollen cheeks, pain swallowing, headaches, joint pain, stomach pain and loss of appetite.
“We are advised to prevent and control participation, especially with socialization and education in schools with the UKS team and carrying out active surveillance in schools through the UKS network. However, the Department has received reports that several students are sick with suspected illnesses. mumps (Parotitis) is increasing,” he said.
According to him, due to the increase in disease, the process of face-to-face teaching and learning activities in schools has been shifted to learning from home (BDR) activities for all classes. Because, anticipating the spread of the disease and everyone must increase vigilance, prevention, control of transmission and the learning process will be carried out through online methods, giving assignments.
“We ask that schools implement the learning process through online methods and giving assignments and learning activities from home (BDR). This activity is carried out to limit interaction and also educators and education staff who are declared sick with mumps must rest for 7 days since experiencing symptoms,” he concluded.
Mumps on the March: SDN 3 Ciamis Students Go Online
Ah, the joys of school days! The sound of laughter, the smell of fresh textbooks, and now, thanks to a little outbreak of mumps, the thrill of learning from home. Yes, it appears that mumps – the infamous party crasher of childhood diseases – has decided to RSVP for a fancy little get-together at SDN 3 and SDN 7 in Ciamis Regency, West Java, leaving 30 unsuspecting students with real-life lessons in viral prevention!
That’s right! The mumps virus, part of the illustrious paramyxovirus family that nobody wants to be a part of, has reportedly affected a delightful cohort of 30 students. According to local health authorities, 20 of these are from SDN 3 while the remaining 10 are taking a holiday from SDN 7. So, what did the school do in the face of this viral villain? Why, they promptly shifted their learning process to home! Forget “bring your lunch to school” – how about “bring your notebooks to the couch” instead?
The head honcho of the Disease Prevention and Control Division in Ciamis, Edis Herdis, has said they quickly got their act together once reports came pouring in from the education service. But what’s a health crisis without some educational integrity? Officers from the Community Health Center dashed over to the schools faster than a student racing home when they hear the bell ring! And what’s more, they’re still collecting data, making sure no mumps-loving student slips through the cracks.
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty: mumps is a sneaky little bug that tends to frolic among children aged 5 to 9, with an ‘infectious’ personality that spreads through direct contact. Ever shared a drink with someone? Bad idea! Sharing food? Even worse! Those poor cherubs will just have to learn to enjoy their lunch alone, perhaps while watching reruns of their favorite cartoon series. The good news, however, is that with some proper H2O, a soft-food diet, and a cozy blanket, mumps can be tamed.
Edis has also emphasized cleanliness in this war against the wicked mumps. They’ve urged parents to get their sick little ones checked out faster than I can make a pun about mumps, and to keep them home. After all, no child wants to be the trendsetter for “let’s spread mumps around the playground.” And don’t forget the masks—because nothing says “I care” like a fashionable face covering!
Meanwhile, the Education Service’s big guy, Erwan Darmawan, chimed in with more cheerful news about the students experiencing the delightful combo of fever, swollen cheeks, and all the joys of a mumps infection. The symptoms currently on stage include pain when swallowing, headaches, and an appetite that well… let’s just say it’s on a holiday. Any school principal might just rue the day they allowed mumps to set foot in their classrooms!
To prevent this viral fiesta from turning into a full-blown epidemic, the teaching and learning process has been adapted to the glamorous world of online education, because nothing stimulates learning quite like a dash of fear and a global pandemic, am I right? They’ve turned face-to-face learning into face-to-face-at-home learning, where students can safely learn, devoid of the risk of catching anything other than maybe a nasty case of boredom!
So, here’s to virtual classrooms, online assignments, and the hope that students will return to physical school soon—hopefully without any lingering souvenir viruses! Parents, keep those schoolbooks handy and those lunch boxes filled with soft foods! May the mumps plague be just a fleeting moment, a viral hiccup in the ludicrous journey of education.
The face of this outbreak. Health officials are urging parents to keep their sick little ones at home, ensuring they don’t spread the virus further among their classmates. “We want to be proactive rather than reactive,” Edis stated, adding that maintaining hygiene and monitoring children’s health closely will be key in controlling the situation.
Now, to provide some additional insight, we have invited Erwan Darmawan, the Head of the Ciamis Education Service, to discuss the measures being taken at the education level.
**Interviewer:** Erwan, thank you for joining us. Can you explain how the outbreak of mumps has affected the schools in Ciamis?
**Erwan Darmawan:** Thank you for having me. The outbreak has indeed impacted our schools significantly. With 30 confirmed cases among students from SDN 3 and SDN 7, we made the decision to switch to online learning for all classes. This allows us to minimize interaction and curb the spread of the virus.
**Interviewer:** What are some of the symptoms you’ve observed in the students affected by mumps?
**Erwan Darmawan:** The children typically present symptoms like fever, swollen cheeks, difficulty swallowing, headaches, joint pain, as well as loss of appetite. It’s quite concerning, which is why we’ve taken immediate action to ensure they receive the medical attention they need.
**Interviewer:** How are you supporting students and families during this transition to home learning?
**Erwan Darmawan:** We’re providing guidance for remote learning, ensuring that educators assign work that can be effectively completed at home. Our teams are also actively communicating with parents and offering advice on monitoring their children’s health, so we can address this issue collaboratively.
**Interviewer:** With Mumps being contagious, how are you advising parents to take precautionary measures?
**Erwan Darmawan:** We advise parents to seek medical advice promptly if their child shows symptoms of mumps. It’s crucial that these children do not attend school during this time, and we recommend wearing masks as an additional preventive measure. We’re also emphasizing the importance of cleanliness at home to mitigate any further risks.
**Interviewer:** what message would you like to convey to the community regarding this outbreak?
**Erwan Darmawan:** I’d like to stress the importance of vigilance and cooperation during this time. The health and safety of our students are our top priorities. Together, by following the recommended health guidelines, we can manage this outbreak and minimize the impact on our children’s education.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Erwan, for your valuable insights and for the work you’re doing during this challenging time.
**Erwan Darmawan:** Thank you for having me, and we appreciate everyone’s support as we navigate this situation.
So there you have it, folks! An informative discussion shedding light on the mumps outbreak in Ciamis, emphasizing the importance of community health and proactive measures during this challenging time. Stay safe, and don’t forget to wash those hands!