A 4-year-old child who completed the primary pentavalent series but missed all booster doses is brought for catch-up vaccination. According to the Indian UIP catch-up schedule, which combination of vaccines is appropriate at this visit?
- A Td booster only
- B DPT second booster, OPV booster, and MR second dose ✓
- C Pentavalent booster and IPV booster
- D DPT first booster, OPV, and JE vaccine only
Correct answer: B. DPT second booster, OPV booster, and MR second dose
Explanation
Under UIP catch-up, a child under 7 years who missed boosters should receive the DPT second booster (due at 16-24 months), OPV booster, and MR second dose (also due at 16-24 months) simultaneously. These can be given together at any point during catch-up before the child turns 7. Option A (Td) is for children above 7 years. Option C is wrong because pentavalent is not used for boosters in catch-up.
Reference: Immunization Handbook for Medical Officers, Government of India, 2017 ed.
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