Multiple choice

Triple vaccine is administered to a new born child to immunise him against

  1. whooping cough, tetanus and measles

  2. whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria

  3. tetanus, measles and rubella

  4. tetanus, diphtheria and smallpox

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Explanation

The DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) vaccine combines protection against three bacterial diseases. Diphtheria affects the throat and respiratory system, pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious respiratory infection, and tetanus causes muscle stiffness and spasms. This triple vaccine is part of routine childhood immunization worldwide.

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