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MY BABY Collaborates With The Community To Prevent Dengue Fever As Part Of The Indonesian Movement To Eradicate Mosquitoes

MY BABY successfully encourages the community to be more vigilant against the spread of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) through the Indonesia Mosquito Eradication Movement campaign. DHF is caused by the dengue virus and transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.

Citing data from the Ministry of Health (MOH), Indonesia recorded 154,082 cases of DHF in the period from January 1 to week 27 in 2024. The Director of Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (P2PM) at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dr. Imran Pambudi, stated that this number is even higher than the total cases of DHF in 2023.

Out of all cases up to week 27, 916 of them resulted in death. In addition, Bandung City is noted as the city with the highest number of DHF cases nationally, reaching 5,489 cases. Furthermore, Tangerang Regency ranks second with a total of 3,400 cases. Regarding cases of death due to DHF in the past seven years, the age group of 5 to 14 years is the most vulnerable.

Pediatric Specialist at UNS Hospital, Dr. Debby Andina Landiasari, Sp.A, mentioned that the surrounding environment and weak immune system make children vulnerable to DHF.

"Because children's immune systems are not as strong as adults and children tend to spend more time indoors. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which carry the dengue virus, are often found indoors, especially in dark and humid areas. For older children, they are usually at risk of contracting DHF while playing at school or in the park. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can fly up to 200 meters and bite children within that range," explained Debby. In order to reduce the number of DHF cases, MY BABY, as a trusted brand for mothers for almost 40 years, is taking action through MY BABY Momversity goes to Bandung and Tangerang to carry out the Indonesia Mosquito Eradication Movement.

MY BABY is encouraging thousands of families to take action in preventing dengue fever through education and the implementation of 3M Plus, along with fogging and the distribution of MY BABY products and larvicide powder. The application of 3M Plus includes: draining, which involves cleaning places that are often used as water storage such as bathtubs, water buckets, drinking water containers, refrigerator water containers, and others. Then, sealing tightly water storage places such as drums, pitchers, water towers, and so on. In addition, recycling used items that have the potential to become mosquito breeding grounds. Besides 3M, Plus is by applying MY BABY Minyak Telon Plus as an additional protection from mosquito bites. Winny Yunitawati, Managing Director of Brand Investment & Consumer Engagement at MY BABY, added, "The risk of death caused by dengue fever is a serious matter that we can prevent. MY BABY has taken the initiative to raise public awareness of the importance of prevention measures and has made a real contribution to reducing dengue fever cases through MY BABY Momversity goes to Bandung and Tangerang, in the form of real action of the Indonesian Mosquito Eradication Movement carried out for thousands of families. Furthermore, MY BABY, as the number 1 brand of baby oil plus in Indonesia trusted by 9 out of 10 mothers in Indonesia, remains committed to accompanying families in providing optimal protection from mosquito bites through the implementation of 3M Plus and offering quality products such as MY BABY Minyak Telon Plus, which can prevent mosquito bites for up to 12 hours." MY BABY Minyak Telon Plus, with a blend of natural ingredients including Eucalyptus, Lavender, Citronella, Chamomile, Anise Oil, and Cajuput Oil, not only provides a warm and comfortable feeling on the baby's body and relieves bloating, but has also been tested for efficacy in providing protection from mosquito and insect bites for up to 12 hours.

Tag: Aedes Aegypti DHF Imran Pambudi MY BABY P2PM