Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) of India, which vaccine is given at birth along with BCG and OPV-0?

• A Hepatitis A vaccine
• B Rotavirus vaccine
• C Hepatitis B vaccine (monovalent) ✓
• D IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)

Explanation

The Indian UIP birth dose schedule includes BCG (intradermal), OPV-0 (oral), and Hepatitis B monovalent vaccine (intramuscular), all administered within 24 hours of birth (or at first contact for out-of-facility births). The birth dose of Hepatitis B is critical for interrupting perinatal mother-to-child transmission, especially from HBeAg-positive mothers. Rotavirus and IPV are given at 6 weeks along with DPT.

Reference: Ghai Essential Pediatrics, 10th ed.

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