I-Mun: A Reminder System and a Chatbot for Information of Immunization under 2 Years

Abstract

Immunization is a way to increase a person's immunity, to prevent exposure to Preventable Diseases by Vaccine. There are two types of immunizations that are given when a baby is born: basic and optional. Basic immunization is given when the child is 0-24 months old. Optional immunizations are immunizations that are not included in government immunization programs but are important for infants in Indonesia since Indonesia has several endemics. Currently, immunizations that have been carried out in Indonesia are still experiencing some obstacles. Where the parents of the baby still lack knowledge about basic and optional immunizations. In addition, parents still lack information about the right time to immunize their child. This research aims to develop a reminder system for parents through two approaches: a reminder system and a chatbot to give information related immunization. The reminder system is web-based and uses WhatsApp gateway to provide reminders to parents. The creation of this system starts from extracting knowledge about immunization supplied by Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) which modeled into rules. Then, an immunization reminder schedule will be given through WhatsApp app to the parents at the right time (can be set 1-2 days before) based on these rules. Testing on the system is carried out using four test cases and validated by a pediatrician. The system can help parents remember immunization schedules through WhatsApp and can find out information about the immunizations through chatbot with Telegram app.