Typhoid conjugate vaccine was recently incorporated into the National Immunization Schedule in India. Its correct schedule position is:
- A Two doses at birth and 6 weeks
- B Single dose at 9 to 12 months of age ✓
- C Single dose at 16 to 24 months of age
- D Three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks
Correct answer: B. Single dose at 9 to 12 months of age
Explanation
The typhoid conjugate vaccine was introduced into India's Universal Immunization Programme in 2020 as a single dose of 0.5 mL given intramuscularly at 9 to 12 months, co-administered with measles-rubella first dose. Placement at 16 to 24 months corresponds to the second dose of MR, while the 6, 10 and 14 week slots are occupied by pentavalent and oral polio doses. Conjugate vaccines are given once in the routine schedule here.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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