Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), which vaccine is given at birth to protect against tuberculosis?

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Question

Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), which vaccine is given at birth to protect against tuberculosis?

  1. A. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
  2. B. Rotavirus Vaccine
  3. C. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  4. D. BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin).

Key Points

  • Under the Universal Immunization Programme, BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine is given at birth to protect against Tuberculosis.

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