Under the National Deworming Day (NDD) initiative implemented through schools and anganwadis, which age group receives Albendazole and how frequently?

• A Children 1-19 years, twice yearly ✓
• B Children 1-5 years, once yearly
• C All children under 15 years enrolled in schools, once yearly
• D Adolescents 10-19 years, twice yearly

Explanation

National Deworming Day covers all children and adolescents aged 1-19 years enrolled in schools and anganwadis, biannually (February and August) with Albendazole 400 mg. It is one of the world's largest public health programs targeting soil-transmitted helminths.

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

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