Under India's National Immunization Schedule (2023), a fully immunized child by one year of age receives protection against how many diseases (excluding optional/private vaccines)?
- A 6 diseases
- B 8 diseases
- C 12 diseases ✓
- D 10 diseases
Correct answer: C. 12 diseases
Explanation
Under the expanded NIS (2023), a fully immunized child by age one is protected against 12 diseases: Tuberculosis, Polio, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hib-related diseases (pneumonia/meningitis), Rotavirus diarrhoea, Pneumococcal pneumonia, Measles, Rubella, and Japanese Encephalitis (in endemic districts). Note: Pentavalent covers 5 diseases in one injection; PCV, MR, RVV, and JE are separate additions beyond the original 6-disease EPI.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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