Under the National Immunization Schedule, the Tetanus Toxoid booster doses are recommended at which ages?
- A 5 years and 10 years
- B 10 years and 16 years ✓
- C 10 years and 12 years
- D 16 years and 18 years
Correct answer: B. 10 years and 16 years
Explanation
Under the current NIS, TT booster doses are given at 10 years and 16 years. The primary series is given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks as part of DPT or Pentavalent. The 5-year distractor corresponds to the DPT booster age. The 12-year distractor is not part of the schedule.
Reference: National Immunization Schedule, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India, 2023 ed.
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