The open vial policy for vaccines under India's UIP (Universal Immunization Programme) permits previously opened multi-dose vials to be used in subsequent sessions for which vaccines?
- A OPV, liquid BCG, and lyophilized measles vaccine only
- B OPV, DPT, TT, Hepatitis B, and liquid BCG ✓
- C All vaccines except BCG and measles-rubella
- D No multi-dose vials can be reused beyond a single session
Correct answer: B. OPV, DPT, TT, Hepatitis B, and liquid BCG
Explanation
India's Open Vial Policy allows reuse of opened multi-dose vials of OPV, DPT, TT, Hepatitis B, and liquid BCG in subsequent sessions (up to 28 days or expiry) provided cold chain is maintained, VVM has not reached the endpoint, and no contamination occurred. Lyophilized vaccines like MR/measles must be discarded within 4 hours of reconstitution.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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