Under the Indian National Immunization Schedule (2024), which vaccines are administered to a neonate at birth (Day 0)?

• A BCG, OPV-0, IPV-1
• B BCG, Hepatitis B, Vitamin K
• C OPV-0, Hepatitis B, DPT-1
• D BCG, OPV-0, Hepatitis B birth dose ✓

Explanation

The Indian NIS mandates three vaccines at birth: BCG (intradermal, 0.05 mL for neonates), OPV-0 (bivalent oral polio vaccine), and Hepatitis B birth dose (0.5 mL intramuscular). The birth dose of Hepatitis B prevents perinatal transmission from HBsAg-positive mothers. IPV and DPT are given starting at 6 weeks. Vitamin K is a routine neonatal intervention but not a vaccine.

Reference: Ghai Essential Pediatrics, 10th ed.

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