___ is an airborne disease which occurs commonly in children under the age of 5 years.

Pneumonia

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Tuberculosis

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Whooping cough

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Diphtheria

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Solution

The correct option is C Whooping cough
Whooping cough is an airborne disease which occurs commonly in children under 5 years.This disease is caused by the bacteria, Bacillus Bordetella Pertussis.This bacteria passes from one person to another through respiratory droplets. To prevent whooping cough, DPT vaccine has to be given to the baby at the earliest.

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Age (in years):	5-14	15-24	25-34	25-44	45-54	55-64
No. of cases:	6	11	21	23	14	5