Under the National Immunization Schedule (2023) of India, which vaccine is recommended as a single dose at 2 years of age (up to 5 years if missed)?
- A Typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV)
- B Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine, live attenuated
- C DPT booster-2 ✓
- D Hepatitis B birth dose
Correct answer: C. DPT booster-2
Explanation
DPT booster-2 is given at 2 years of age under the NIS, and can be given up to 5 years if missed. JE vaccine is given at 9 months and 16-24 months (two doses in endemic districts). TCV is given at 9-12 months. Hepatitis B birth dose is given within 24 hours of birth. This question tests recall of the booster schedule at 2 years.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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