Under the Universal Immunization Programme of India, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine is administered in endemic districts. Which of the following is the CORRECT schedule for JE vaccine (live attenuated SA 14-14-2) in a child aged 9 months?

• A Single dose subcutaneously at 9 months only
• B Single dose at 12 months, with a booster at 5 years
• C Three doses: at 9, 10, and 16 months intramuscularly
• D Two doses: first at 9 months (subcutaneous), second at 16-24 months ✓

Explanation

Under India's UIP, JE live attenuated SA 14-14-2 vaccine is given as two doses in JE-endemic districts: the first dose subcutaneously at 9-12 months and the second dose (booster) at 16-24 months. Option A is incorrect because two doses are required, not one. Option C wrongly describes three doses and intramuscular route, which is not the schedule for this live attenuated vaccine.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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