Question

Mention the six killer diseases that are targeted in primary immunization. ___________________________________________________________

Answer 1

Answer:

Cancer

Tuberculosis

AIDS

Stroke

Cirrhosis

Diabetes

Answer 2

Explanation:

The six killer diseases that are targeted in primary immunization are-

1. Tuberculosis: It is a disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. BCG vaccine is given just after birth.
2. Poliomyelitis: It is a disease that causes paralysis. In India, oral polio vaccine is given at the age of 6,10,14 months
3. Measles: It is a viral disease that is almost on the verge of eradication. It is given with 2 other disease vaccine known as MMR vaccine for measles mumps and rubella
4. Whooping cough: Also known as a pertussis, this disease causes a dry cough, fever, running nose, headache. This vaccine is given at 6,10,14 months
5. Diphtheria: A bacterial disease that causes the formation of pseudomembranous patches over the tonsils. It is now given as Pentavalent vaccine
6. Tetanus: Anti-tetanus toxoid is given. The vaccine is DPT vaccine