Question

NCERT CLASS IX - Science Textbook
Chapter 13 - Why Do We Fall Ill

What are the immunization programmes available at the nearest health centre in your locality? Which of these diseases are the major health problems in your area?

Answer 1

Immunization:

The process of inducing immunity by administering a vaccine to allow the immune system to prevent infection or illness when it subsequently Encounters the infectious agent.
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At the nearest public health centre in availability following immunization program for available:

A) for preventing polio
B) for preventing tetanus , diphtheria and whooping cough
C) for preventing tuberculosis
D) for preventing measles

The major health problem in our area is measles..

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Answer 2

Answer:

Main immunisation programmes available in most health centres include vaccines to prevent disease like measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tuberculosis, tetanus, etc. They form the public health programme of childhood immunisation. Diphtheria, whooping cough and tuberculosis are major health problems in our area.

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