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        "id": 1602866,
        "msgid": "no-measles-cases-in-jakarta-health-authority-urges-residents-against-kissing-infants-and-toddlers-1773154406",
        "date": "2026-03-10 20:48:01",
        "title": "No Measles Cases in Jakarta, Health Authority Urges Residents Against Kissing Infants and Toddlers",
        "author": "Abdul Haris Maulana",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Jakarta's Department of Health has reported zero confirmed cases of measles among residents as of March 2026, though surrounding areas have begun reporting cases. With increased mobility expected during the Lebaran holiday period, health authorities are urging residents to take precautions, particularly regarding close contact with infants and young children who are most vulnerable to the disease.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta\u2019s Department of Health (Dinkes) has stated that measles cases\namong Jakarta residents remain zero to date. Nevertheless, the public is\nadvised to remain vigilant, particularly as mobility increases\napproaching Lebaran.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are currently no confirmed positive cases of measles in\nJakarta. We are conducting surveillance monitoring,\u201d said Jakarta\u2019s\nHealth Department Head Ani Ruspitawati during a visit to RSKD Duren\nSawit in East Jakarta on Tuesday (10 March 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Patients presenting with certain symptoms will undergo further\nexamination. \u201cWe conduct laboratory tests, but so far there have been no\nconfirmed cases among Jakarta residents,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>Although Jakarta has not recorded any measles cases, Ani cautioned\nthat several surrounding areas have begun reporting cases. The public is\ntherefore urged to remain vigilant, especially ahead of Lebaran when\npopulation mobility and social gatherings increase significantly.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that infants and children represent the most vulnerable\ngroup for measles due to their weakened immune systems. \u201cThe most\nvulnerable group is children, particularly infants and toddlers. They\nmust be properly protected. Avoid touching or kissing children, as their\nimmune systems remain very fragile,\u201d Ani said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/no-measles-cases-in-jakarta-health-authority-urges-residents-against-kissing-infants-and-toddlers-1773154406",
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