Question

At a rural health center, vaccination is provided to a 3 month old baby. What are the diseases against which the child will be protected?

Answer 1

Immunization is the giving of a vaccine or vaccines to stimulate the body to create immunity against specific diseases. Immunity is the body's ability to protect itself against the bacteria and viruses which cause disease.The diseases against which the child will be protected:-

• Measles
• Polio
• Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
• BCG.