Question

You are aware of Polio Eradication Programme in your city. Children are vaccinated because

• A. vaccination kills polio causing microorganisms
• B. prevents the entry of polio causing organism
• C. it creates immunity in the body
• D. all the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

it creates immunity in the body

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Polio Eradication Programme is a vaccination drive for kids that aims to eradicate polio (under the age of five years).
2. Active acquired immunity is provided by this immunization.
3. It triggers the creation of antibodies to poliovirus assaults.
4. It builds immunity in the body in this way.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Vaccination elicits immunological memory in the immune system.
2. It does not kill polio-causing microorganisms.

Option B:

1. It does not prevent the entry of polio-causing microorganisms.
2. Vaccinated children's immune system has prepared memory cells that directly attack poliovirus on entry.

Final answer: Children are vaccinated because it creates immunity in the body.