Under the National Immunization Schedule, at what age is the first dose of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine given in endemic districts of India?
- A 6 weeks
- B 9 months ✓
- C 12 months
- D 16 to 24 months
Correct answer: B. 9 months
Explanation
The live attenuated JE vaccine SA-14-14-2 is given under UIP in selected endemic districts at 9 months as the first dose and at 16 to 24 months as the second dose. The 6-week distractor corresponds to Pentavalent and OPV initiation. The 16 to 24-month distractor is the second dose, not the first.
Reference: National Immunization Schedule, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India, 2023 ed.
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