Under the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) of India as per 2023 guidelines, the first dose of measles-rubella (MR) vaccine is given at:

• A 9 months ✓
• B 6 months
• C 12 months
• D 15 months

Explanation

The National Immunization Schedule gives the first dose of MR (measles-rubella) vaccine at 9 completed months of age, with the second dose at 16–24 months as part of the 2-dose schedule. Prior to MR introduction, measles vaccine was given at 9 months. The MR vaccine replaced the monovalent measles vaccine and is given subcutaneously at the same schedule.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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