According to the IAP 2023 immunization schedule, which vaccine is given as a SINGLE dose at 9 months and protects against four diseases simultaneously?
- A Quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine
- B MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella) combined vaccine
- C MR (measles, rubella) vaccine under UIP at 9–12 months ✓
- D MMR+Varicella (MMRV) at 9 months under IAP optional schedule
Correct answer: C. MR (measles, rubella) vaccine under UIP at 9–12 months
Explanation
Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) of India, MR vaccine (Measles-Rubella combined) replaced monovalent measles vaccine and is given at 9–12 months as a single dose protecting against both measles and rubella. The MMRV combination is an optional IAP vaccine typically given at 15–18 months for the second dose. The distinction between UIP MR schedule and IAP optional MMR/MMRV schedule is a common examination point.
Reference: Ghai Essential Pediatrics, 10th ed.
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