According to the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) 2023 immunization schedule, which vaccine is recommended at birth for ALL newborns regardless of birth weight or gestational age?

• A Hepatitis B vaccine ✓
• B BCG vaccine
• C OPV zero dose
• D All of the above equally

Explanation

Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose is recommended for ALL newborns regardless of birth weight or gestational age within 24 hours of birth. BCG and OPV are given at birth but may be deferred in very low birth weight infants or sick newborns. Hepatitis B is the only one universally recommended without such caveats at birth.

Reference: IAP Immunization Schedule 2023

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