5 in 1 vaccine - New achievements of Indonesian medicine

Indonesia on August 22 introduced the first 5-in-1 vaccine produced by the country, aimed at introducing the national vaccination program.

Speaking at the introduction of the vaccine, Indonesian Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi said the 5-in-1 vaccine could help prevent common diseases in young children, diphtheria, pertussis, Tetanus, hepatitis B and HIB (causes 17.2% of deaths due to neonatal illness).

Infanrix vaccine.(Artwork: madiary.wordpress.com)

So far, Indonesia has introduced a new type of 3-in-1 vaccine - preventing diphtheria, polio and tetanus for children in the national vaccination program.

The new vaccine will not only be more convenient for mothers and young children, but will also significantly reduce costs for the state.

According to Indonesian Ministry of Health statistics, only 87% of young children in this country can be vaccinated periodically, while others have not had access to the national vaccination program in remote areas. and the island.

Indonesia and India are the only two countries in the region that have been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) to produce large-scale vaccines, of which India has introduced a 5-in-1 vaccine in 2009. .