The Implementation of the Measles Catch-Up Immunization Program to Increase Toddler Immunization Coverage

Implementasi Program Imunisasi Kejar Campak untuk Meningkatkan Cakupan Imunisasi Balita

Abstract

Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease; however, incomplete immunization coverage among children remains a public health concern that increases the risk of disease transmission. Catch-up measles immunization is an important strategy to improve vaccination coverage and protect children with incomplete immunization status. This community service program aimed to support the implementation of catch-up measles immunization through vaccination services, health education, and parental counseling. The program was conducted on 7 April 2026 at an Independent Midwifery Practice within the Kedungkandang Public Health Center, Malang City. The implementation included coordination with the health center and midwives, online and offline participant registration, health screening, measles vaccination, and individualized counseling regarding the benefits of immunization, subsequent vaccination schedules, and the management of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). A total of 28 toddlers received catch-up measles immunization. The service process consisted of participant registration, verification using the Family Card and Maternal and Child Health Handbook, medical history assessment, anthropometric measurements, informed consent, vaccine administration, and post-immunization evaluation. The program was successfully implemented without significant obstacles and received positive responses from parents. Integrating immunization services with individualized counseling improved parental understanding of the importance of immunization in preventing measles. This collaborative model involving higher education institutions, independent midwives, and primary healthcare facilities has the potential to improve immunization coverage and support measles elimination efforts in Indonesia.

Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease; however, incomplete immunization coverage among children remains a public health concern that increases the risk of disease transmission. Catch-up measles immunization is an important strategy to improve vaccination coverage and protect children with incomplete immunization status. This community service program aimed to support the implementation of catch-up measles immunization through vaccination services, health education, and parental counseling. The program was conducted on 7 April 2026 at an Independent Midwifery Practice within the Kedungkandang Public Health Center, Malang City. The implementation included coordination with the health center and midwives, online and offline participant registration, health screening, measles vaccination, and individualized counseling regarding the benefits of immunization, subsequent vaccination schedules, and the management of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). A total of 28 toddlers received catch-up measles immunization. The service process consisted of participant registration, verification using the Family Card and Maternal and Child Health Handbook, medical history assessment, anthropometric measurements, informed consent, vaccine administration, and post-immunization evaluation. The program was successfully implemented without significant obstacles and received positive responses from parents. Integrating immunization services with individualized counseling improved parental understanding of the importance of immunization in preventing measles. This collaborative model involving higher education institutions, independent midwives, and primary healthcare facilities has the potential to improve immunization coverage and support measles elimination efforts in Indonesia.