A 2-year-old child who missed all routine immunizations is brought to a health centre. As per the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and UIP catch-up guidelines, what is the maximum age up to which a child can still receive the first dose of IPV under the catch-up schedule?
- A 1 year
- B 3 years
- C 5 years ✓
- D No upper age limit
Correct answer: C. 5 years
Explanation
Under the UIP catch-up schedule, IPV can be given up to 5 years of age for children who missed it. BCG can be given up to 1 year without a tuberculin test. DPT can be given up to 7 years. Measles/MR can be given up to 5 years. Knowing these catch-up age limits is frequently tested.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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