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        "id": 1594049,
        "msgid": "government-urges-people-to-stop-touching-babies-during-eid-al-fitr-to-prevent-measles-1772816348",
        "date": "2026-03-06 23:15:31",
        "title": "Government Urges People to Stop Touching Babies During Eid al-Fitr to Prevent Measles",
        "author": "Danu Damarjati",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's health ministry has urged the public to avoid touching babies during Eid al-Fitr to curb the spread of measles, warning of high transmission risk for infants. It advised those with fever or rash symptoms to seek medical attention and to limit gatherings or outdoor activities until recovery, especially to protect vulnerable groups.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has warned the public to refrain\nfrom touching babies to prevent measles during the upcoming Idul Fitri\n1447 Hijriah silaturahmi. Acting Director General for Disease Prevention\nand Control, Andi Saguni, said the habit of touching infants during\nfamily visits should be reduced. \u2018The habit of touching young children,\nbabies, especially during Lebaran, should indeed be reduced or avoided\nbecause of the high risk of transmission,\u2019 he said at a virtual press\nconference on Friday (6 March 2026). If a child experiences fever or\nmeasles symptoms such as a rash, they should be taken to the nearest\nhealth facility immediately. \u2018Avoid gatherings, especially for those who\nare ill; if there are signs of suspected measles such as a red rash, it\nis best not to gather,\u2019 he added. \u2018Going to tourist spots and other\ncrowded places should be done at home instead,\u2019 he added. Andi reminded\nthat the potential for a spike in measles transmission could occur\nduring Idul Fitri if not vigilant, particularly among vulnerable groups\nsuch as babies and toddlers. Therefore, anyone who is ill is advised to\nlimit outdoor activities until they are declared recovered. \u2018So, if you\nare sick, you should restrain yourself and limit activities until you\nare fully recovered so that you do not transmit it to family or those\naround you,\u2019 Andi said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-urges-people-to-stop-touching-babies-during-eid-al-fitr-to-prevent-measles-1772816348",
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