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        "id": 1637105,
        "msgid": "jember-regency-intensifies-measles-immunisation-in-bintoro-to-prevent-outbreak-spread-1774536683",
        "date": "2026-03-26 20:28:00",
        "title": "Jember Regency Intensifies Measles Immunisation in Bintoro to Prevent Outbreak Spread",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Jember Regency Government has launched an Outbreak Response Immunisation (ORI) programme for measles in Bintoro, targeting toddlers and children to achieve 95% herd immunity amid rising cases in the region. With 174 suspected and 49 confirmed measles cases reported in Jember by March 2026, the initiative reflects a proactive public health response to curb potential outbreaks, especially ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holidays. Local officials praised the high community participation, emphasising vaccination as a vital investment in children's future health.",
        "content": "<p>The Jember Regency Government, through the Technical Implementation\nUnit of the Banjarsengon Community Health Centre, is accelerating\npreventive health measures for the younger generation by conducting the\nOutbreak Response Immunisation (ORI) for Measles programme. This\nproactive outreach was centred at several points in the Alamanda\nPosyandu, Bintoro Ward, Patrang Subdistrict, from Wednesday (25\/3) to\nThursday (26\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>This step was taken to ensure that all toddlers and children in the\narea receive additional immunity against the measles virus. Based on\nobservations at the site, community enthusiasm was high, with dozens of\nmothers queuing from early morning to vaccinate their children.<\/p>\n<p>The Head of Social Welfare Problem Holders (PMKS) Section in Bintoro\nWard, Assyifa, who directly oversaw the implementation, appreciated the\ncollective awareness of the community. \u201cWe are very grateful to see the\nhigh awareness of parents in Bintoro Ward. This Measles Immunisation\nprogramme is an investment for the future so that our children grow up\nhealthy and free from the risk of dangerous disease transmission,\u201d said\nAssyifa on Thursday (26\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>This ORI Measles activity is a rapid response to the emergence of\nmeasles cases in several subdistricts in Jember. Data as of March 2026\nshows there were 174 suspected measles cases in Jember, with 49 cases\nconfirmed positive. This situation has prompted the Jember Regency\nGovernment to act massively to achieve the 95% herd immunity target.<\/p>\n<p>The immunisation implementation in Bintoro was spread across several\nstrategic points, including two health workers on duty, Faizatur\nRosyidah and Nur Hasanah, who promptly provided services along with\neducation on the dangers of measles complications such as pneumonia,\nencephalitis, and blindness in children if not prevented through\nimmunisation.<\/p>\n<p>The Banjarsengon Community Health Centre urged all parents to remain\nvigilant, especially ahead of the high mobility during the 2026 Eid\nal-Fitr holidays. If symptoms are found in children such as high fever,\nred rash, cough, and red eyes, residents are asked to immediately report\nto the nearest health facility.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jember-regency-intensifies-measles-immunisation-in-bintoro-to-prevent-outbreak-spread-1774536683",
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