In India's National Immunisation Schedule (2023), the MR (Measles-Rubella) vaccine given at 9–12 months is followed by which vaccine at 16–24 months under Mission Indradhanush?

• A Second dose of MR vaccine at 16–24 months ✓
• B Second dose of MR (9-12 months booster) only
• C MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) replacing the second MR dose
• D No second measles-containing dose is given; only DPT and OPV boosters at 16–24 months

Explanation

Under India's UIP schedule, the second measles-containing vaccine dose is given as MR (not MMR in the public programme) at 16–24 months, alongside DPT booster, OPV booster, and Vitamin A. The first MR dose is at 9–12 months. India has not yet introduced MMR as a universal programme vaccine—MMR is available in private facilities. Mission Indradhanush aims to close immunisation gaps including for missed second MR doses.

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

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