A 6-week-old infant is brought for the first vaccination visit under the National Immunization Schedule. Which combination of vaccines is correctly recommended at this age?
- A OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus vaccine-1, IPV-1, PCV-1
- B OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus vaccine-1, IPV fractional dose, PCV-1 ✓
- C OPV-0, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus vaccine-1, IPV-1
- D OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus vaccine-1, IPV-1
Correct answer: B. OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus vaccine-1, IPV fractional dose, PCV-1
Explanation
At 6 weeks, the NIS recommends OPV-1, Pentavalent-1 (DPT+HepB+Hib), Rotavirus vaccine-1, fractional IPV (0.1 mL intradermal), and PCV-1. IPV is given as a fractional intradermal dose in India, not the full 0.5 mL intramuscular dose. OPV-0 is given at birth, not at 6 weeks.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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