The full form of the term EPI is

Engineered product of immunization.

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Expanded programme on immunization.

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Expanded programme of India.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is B Expanded programme on immunization.
Expanded programme on immunization is the full form of EPI. This programme was started in the year 1974 by the WHO (World Health Organization) with the main aim of production of large quantities of vaccines which can be available for all the children. This is known as expanded programme which takes into consideration the vaccine development for the entire world.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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