As the 2026 Lebaran homecoming period and extended holidays approach,\nthe Indonesian Paediatricians Association (IDAI) has issued several\nimportant recommendations for parents. These guidelines are designed to\nensure that travelling with children remains safe, healthy, and\nenjoyable amid high public mobility.<\/p>\n
IDAI\u2019s primary focus this year encompasses two major pillars:\npreventing communicable diseases through vaccination and implementing\nstrict road safety standards to prevent child injuries.<\/p>\n
The Chair of IDAI\u2019s Central Board, Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, warned\nthat crowding during homecoming increases the risk of disease\ntransmission such as measles, cough, and cold. Measles, in particular,\nhas a very rapid transmission rate, even exceeding influenza.<\/p>\n
\u201cVaccination is the strongest defence we can provide to children. The\nmost crucial step before homecoming is ensuring your child\u2019s\nimmunisation is complete, especially the MR\/MMR vaccine. Two-dose\nvaccination has proven to be the most effective way to prevent measles\ntransmission,\u201d said Dr Piprim on Sunday (15 March 2026).<\/p>\n
Besides vaccination, IDAI recommends other preventive measures\nincluding maintaining personal hygiene and avoiding crowded places where\npossible.<\/p>\n
According to IDAI Recommendation No.\u00a011\/PP IDAI\/SR\/IV\/2023, traffic\naccidents remain the leading cause of child death globally. IDAI\u2019s\nGeneral Secretary, Hikari Ambara Sjakti, emphasised the importance of\nusing safety equipment appropriate to the child\u2019s age and weight.<\/p>\n
IDAI strictly prohibits parents from holding children whilst driving\ndue to fatal risks in collisions. Additionally, adolescents under 17\nyears old are prohibited from driving vehicles as they lack maturity and\nlegal driving permits.<\/p>\n
Facing unpredictable weather, IDAI advises parents to choose indoor\ndestinations such as museums or educational science centres. This aims\nto protect children from risks of heavy rain, flooding, or extreme heat\nexposure in open areas.<\/p>\n
Parents must also bring a family first aid kit containing essential\nmedical supplies and medications.<\/p>\n
With thorough health preparation and compliance with road safety\nstandards, the 2026 Lebaran homecoming with family is expected to\nproceed smoothly without significant health issues.<\/p>\n
Regarding measles cases, the South Sulawesi Health Department has\nnoted a serious threat of measles spread in Makassar throughout 2026,\nwith 187 suspected cases reported. The Ministry of Health stated that by\nweek nine of 2026, measles cases in Indonesia had declined to 511 cases\nfrom the previous 531 cases. However, based on data from the Health\nMinistry through week eight of 2026, there were 10,453 suspected measles\ncases, with 8,372 confirmed cases and six deaths. IDAI reminds that the\nfirst vaccine is ideal at nine months of age and immunisation coverage\nmust exceed 95 per cent to prevent outbreaks.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Minister of Environment\/Deputy Head of the Environmental\nControl Agency highlighted the potential surge in homecoming travellers\nduring the 2026 Lebaran season. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) has\nconfirmed service readiness for customers during the 2026 Lebaran\ntransport period. Hutama Karya has implemented a 30 per cent toll tariff\ndiscount on the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) for the 2026 Lebaran\nhomecoming. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has prohibited civil\nservants from using official vehicles for personal purposes during the\nnational holiday and joint leave period for Nyepi and Lebaran homecoming\n2026.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/healthy-homecoming-with-children-2026-idai-vaccination-and-safety-guidelines-1773579104", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }