Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), a 'fully immunized child' by 12 months of age has received which set of vaccines?

• A BCG, 3 doses of pentavalent, 3 doses of OPV, measles, and vitamin A
• B BCG, 3 doses of pentavalent, 3 doses of OPV, and measles
• C BCG, 3 doses of DPT, 3 doses of OPV, measles, and hepatitis B
• D BCG, 3 doses of DPT, 3 doses of OPV, and measles ✓

Explanation

UIP defines a fully immunized child as one who has received BCG, 3 doses of DPT, 3 doses of OPV, and measles vaccine by 12 months of age. Pentavalent (DPT+HepB+Hib) has replaced DPT in many states, but the standard definition uses the original antigens. Vitamin D is not part of the immunization definition.

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

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