Multiple choice

The pentavalent vaccine administered by the government in Tamil Nadu provides vaccination against which of these diseases?

  1. Haemophilus Influenza B
  2. Tetanus
  3. Diphtheria
  4. Pertussis
  5. Measles

  1. 1, 3 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 5

  3. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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C Correct answer
Explanation

GOI has decided to introduce the pentavalent vaccine in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Pentavalent vaccine is given by an intra muscular injection provides protection to a child from 5 life-threatening diseases - Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b like pneumonia, meningitis, bacteremia, epiglottitis, septic arthritis etc.). 

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