Deworming Medicine Distribution / Pemberian Obat Pencegahan Massal (POPM) Cacingan

[School Serpong - Auto Notification]

Dear ECY Parents,

Intestinal worms, also known as parasitic worms, such as tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms, and one of the main types of intestinal parasites. These parasites live and breed mostly in the intestine. Children are particularly susceptible to intestinal worms. That is because they may play in environments with contaminated soil, such as sandboxes and playgrounds. Worm infections interfere with children's nutritional uptake and can result in malnourishment, anemia, and stunted growth.

In September 2017, The World Health Organization (WHO) published recommendations for large-scale deworming to decrease and prevent the severity of infection and improve the health and nutrient uptake of children.

Following that recommendation, The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia is implementing a mass deworming programme called Pemberian Obat Pencegahan Massal (POPM) Cacingan through which albendazole tablets are distributed to children.

Albendazole is an anthelmintic or anti- worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in our body. It is used to treat certain infections caused by worms.

Puskemas Pondok Jagung has prepared a package of orange-flavored chewy albendazole tablet for all ECY students or BINUS SCHOOL Serpong. The tablet will be sent home through your children. A half-dose of albendazole (i.e. 200 mg) is recommended to be taken orally at home under your supervision. The distribution will be done by the Class Teachers on Friday, 18 October 2019. Kindly help to administer the medicine to your child at home.

For further information about intestinal worm infection, albendazole, and POPM Cacingan please visit:
http://www.who.int/news-room/headlines/29-09-2017-who-recommends-large-scale-deworming-to-improve-children-s-health-and-nutrition
http://www.who.int/neglected_diseases/news/Paediatric-chewable-medicine-promises-improved-treatment_against/en/
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610019.html
http://hukor.kemkes.go.id/uploads/produk_hukum/PMK_No._15_ttg_Penanggulangan_Cacingan_.pdf
http://dinkes.tangerangkab.go.id/2019/09/17/selama-2-bulan-puskesmas-binong-laksanakan-popm-bias/

Thank you.


Yth. Orangtua Siswa KB-TK,

Cacing-cacing pencernaan yang juga dikenal sebagai cacing parasit, seperti cacing pita, cacing tambang, dan cacing gelang, adalah salah satu jenis parasite saluran pencernaan. Parasit-parasit ini terutama hidup dan berkembang biak di dalam usus. Anak-anak sangat mudah terjangkiti cacing-cacing pencernaan ini. Hal ini disebabkan oleh seringnya anak bermain dalam lingkungan dimana terdapat tanah yang terkontaminasi, seperti di kotak pasir atau taman bermain. Infeksi cacing mengganggu penyerapan nutrisi pada anak dan dapat mengakibatkan kekurangan gizi, anemia, dan gangguan pertumbuhan yang menyebabkan anak bertubuh kerdil (stunting).

Pada bulan September 2017, The World Health Organization (WHO) merekomendasikan pemberian obat anti cacing dalam skala besar (masal) untuk mengurangi dan mencegah efek infeksi parasit serta meningkatkan kesehatan dan menyerapan nutrisi pada anak-anak.

Berdasarkan rekomendasi tersebut, Kementrian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia menjalankan program pemberian obat anti-cacing masal yang disebut program Pemberian  Obat Pencegahan Massal (POPM) Cacingan yaitu program untuk memberikan tablet albendazole kepada anak-anak.

Albendazole adalah obat antelmik atau anti-cacing. Obat ini mencegah pertumbuhan dan perkembangbiakan larva cacing di dalam tubuh kita. Obat ini digunakan untuk mengobati infeksi-infeksi tertentu yang diakibatkan oleh cacing.

Puskesmas Pondok Jagung telah menyiapkan paket tablet kunyah albendazole rasa jeruk untuk para siswa SD BINUS SCHOOL Serpong. Tablet tersebut akan dikirim pulang melalui anak Anda. Dosis yang disarankan adalah setengah tablet (200 mg) untuk dimakan siswa di rumah di bawah pengawasan orangtua. Pembagian tablet ini akan dilakukan oleh Guru Kelas pada hari Friday, 18 Oktober 2019. Kami mohon bantuan Anda untuk memberikan obat ini kepada anak Anda.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut mengenai infeksi cacing, albendazole, dan POPM Cacingan silakan kunjungi:
http://www.who.int/news-room/headlines/29-09-2017-who-recommends-large-scale-deworming-to-improve-children-s-health-and-nutrition
http://www.who.int/neglected_diseases/news/Paediatric-chewable-medicine-promises-improved-treatment_against/en/
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610019.html
http://hukor.kemkes.go.id/uploads/produk_hukum/PMK_No._15_ttg_Penanggulangan_Cacingan_.pdf
http://dinkes.tangerangkab.go.id/2019/09/17/selama-2-bulan-puskesmas-binong-laksanakan-popm-bias/

Terima kasih.

Warm Regards,
[serpong]
BINUS SCHOOL Serpong
Our Home for Learning
Jl. Lengkong Karya - Jelupang No. 58
Lengkong karya, Serpong
Tangerang 15322, Indonesia
Tel : (+62 21) 538-0400
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