A 10-month-old child presents to a PHC for catch-up immunization. The child has never received any vaccine. Per India's UIP catch-up guidelines, which vaccine can still be administered to this child?
- A BCG vaccine ✓
- B Measles-Rubella first dose
- C Rotavirus vaccine
- D Hepatitis B birth dose
Correct answer: A. BCG vaccine
Explanation
BCG can be given up to 1 year of age under UIP catch-up guidelines. Rotavirus vaccine cannot be initiated after 1 year. MR first dose is given at 9-12 months, so this child can still receive it, but BCG has the broadest catch-up window among the options. Hepatitis B birth dose is only within 24 hours.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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