A 9-month-old child in India has received BCG at birth, OPV 0, OPV1/2/3, DPT 1/2/3, Hep-B 1/2/3, and IPV 1/2. According to the current National Immunization Schedule, which vaccines are due at 9 months of age?
- A MR vaccine and Vitamin A first dose ✓
- B MR vaccine only
- C Vitamin A first dose only
- D MR, Vitamin A first dose, and JE vaccine
Correct answer: A. MR vaccine and Vitamin A first dose
Explanation
At 9 months of age in the National Immunization Schedule, MR (Measles-Rubella) vaccine is given along with Vitamin A first dose (1 lakh IU). Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine is given at 9 months only in endemic districts, not universally. OPV booster and DPT booster are scheduled at 16–24 months. The combination of MR and Vitamin A at 9 months is a standard universally applicable schedule item.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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