Question

Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born?

Code:

• A. 1, 3 and 4
• B. 2, 3 and 4
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1, 3 and 4

1. BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) 1 dose at Birth (upto 1 year if not given earlier)
2. DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid) 5 doses; Three primary doses at 6weeks,10weeks and 14 weeks and two booster doses at 16-24 months and 5 Years of age.
3. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) 5 doses; 0 dose at birth, three primary doses at 6,10 and 14 weeks and one booster dose at 16-24 months of age.
4. Hepatitis B vaccine 4 doses; 0 dose within 24 hours of birth and three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks of age.
5. Measles 2 doses; first dose at 9-12 months and second dose at 16-24months of age.
6. TT (Tetanus Toxoid) 2 doses at 10 years and 16 years of age.
7. TT – for pregnant woman two doses or one dose if previously vaccinated within 3 Year.