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There Is No Medical Term For Detoxification Of The COVID-19 Vaccine

A narrative claiming to have a way to detoxify the COVID-19 vaccine that has entered the body has been circulating on social media recently. This claim emerged in a video post on social media following concerns about the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The video post features reviews of the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines from various brands. The video also mentions the existence of vaccine detoxification and immunization teams spread across various cities in Indonesia.

In response to this, the Chairman of the National Commission for the Assessment and Mitigation of Adverse Events Following Immunization (Komnas PP KIPI) Prof. Dr. dr. Hinky Hindra Irawan Satari, Sp.A(K), M.Med.Ed., PhD. emphasized that there is no medical term 'COVID-19 vaccine detoxification' or detoxification for other types of vaccines.

Vaccines that are injected aim to form immunity or produce antibodies. Meanwhile, detoxification refers to efforts to clean, neutralize, or remove toxins from the body.

"The vaccine given is an antigen (microorganism). This means, a component of the virus that is inactivated or weakened. So, what will be formed are antibodies. If detoxification is about toxins, poisons," explained Prof. Hinky when contacted from Jakarta on Wednesday (5/6).

"So, (vaccination) there are no toxins and antibodies, cannot be neutralized. Not neutralized, but if a virus enters, a foreign object or pathogen enters, it will neutralize. Therefore, there is no term detoxification for vaccines."

Another claim circulating states that bathing with baking soda, Epsom salt or English salt, and borax can detoxify vaccines. In addition, repeated blood washing is also claimed as a way to detoxify vaccines.

"Baking soda to neutralize acid, while borax (cleaning agent) can be carcinogenic which can cause cancer. So, instead of solving the problem, it will actually add to health problems," clarified Prof. Hinky.

Building Immunity

Vaccines work by building the body's immune system specifically to fight against certain diseases. The immune system in the body plays a crucial role in protecting the body from virus or bacteria attacks.

However, the immune system needs to first recognize the types of viruses or bacteria that can cause diseases. When these viruses or bacteria enter the body later on, the body is already prepared to fight them off and prevent the onset of diseases.

"With the formation of antibodies, when a virus enters, a foreign object enters, bacteria enter, it will neutralize," said the Chairperson of the National Commission on Immunization and Adverse Events Following Immunization (KIPI), Prof. Hinky Hindra Irawan.

Prof. Hinky also refuted the false claims circulating on social media, that unvaccinated children are free from ear infections and antibiotic treatment. According to him, these claims are not true.

Influenza vaccine is one of the vaccines that is beneficial for children, it can reduce the risk of flu complications, such as ear infections, and prevent the severity of existing diseases.

"The bacteria causing ear infections are streptococcus pneumoniae and haemophilus influenzae, if (children) are vaccinated, yes, the numbers (risk of infection occurrence) decrease. Don't just assume or listen without any correct data basis," concluded Prof. Hinky.