According to the current IAP immunization timetable, when is monovalent typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) recommended for routine administration in a healthy infant?
- A At 9 to 12 months, and it may be co-administered with MMR ✓
- B At birth along with BCG
- C At 16 to 18 months along with DPT booster 1
- D Only during outbreaks, as a single dose at any age above 2 years
Correct answer: A. At 9 to 12 months, and it may be co-administered with MMR
Explanation
The IAP Immunization Advisory Committee recommends a single dose of typhoid conjugate vaccine between 9 and 12 months of age; it can safely be given simultaneously with MMR at separate sites, which improves coverage. TCV is approved from 6 months onward in some products, but the scheduled slot is 9 to 12 months. It is not a birth vaccine, and relying only on outbreak response leaves children unprotected during endemic exposure.
Reference: IAP Guidebook of Immunization, 2022 edition ed.
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