Question

Consider the following statements about Universal Immunizations Programme.
$1$. It aims to provide vaccinations for $11$ vaccinepreventable diseases.
$2$. It aims to immunize children only.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. $1$ only
• B. $2$ only
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$1$ only

‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) provide free of cost vaccines to all children across the country to protect them against 11 life-threatening diseases. These 11 diseases are Tuberculosis, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Polio, Pneumonia and Meningitis due to Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Measles, Rubella, Rotavirus diarrhoea and Japanese Encephalitis (JE). (Rubella, JE and Rotavirus vaccine are given in select states and districts). It targets to vaccinate 2.6 crore new born and 3 crore pregnant mothers annually for vaccines. In 1985, the immunization programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) to be implemented in phased manner to cover all districts in the country.