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Society 4 months ago
Vitamins over vaccines: Misinformation entrenched amid Indonesia measles surge
Misinformation circulating on social media about vaccines causing disease paralysis, behavioral problems, or worse has become an issue as the number of measles cases in Indonesia has soared, becoming the second-highest in the world behind only war-torn Yemen, according to the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI).
Society 4 months ago
PREMIUM
Rising anti-vax sentiment undermines child immunization efforts
A renewed measles vaccination drive following a recent outbreak in several regions has fueled public debate over vaccine necessity and effectiveness, exposing resistance among some parents who refuse immunization for their children.
Archipelago 6 months ago
PREMIUM
Govt steps up vaccination as measles outbreak in Indonesia spreads to Australia
According to the United States’ Global Measles Outbreak Tracker, Indonesia currently has the world’s second-highest number of measles cases, behind Yemen, which has reported 11,288 infections in 2026.
Editorial 1 year ago
Forgetting healthcare basics
As the health system grapples with the unprecedented spread of misinformation, fueling vaccine hesitancy and eroding public trust in the government’s health programs, it is more critical than ever for the government to reinvest in the foundations of public health.
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