The Union Health Ministry launched a single vaccine for dual protection against_______ as part
of the Universal Immunisatoion Programme.
(A) measles and rubella
(B) measles and mumps
(C) rubella and tuberculosis
(D) influenza and mumps
Answers
Universal immunization program is aimed at providing the much needed vaccines to children in danger of infectious disease.
Recently a single vaccine called the Measles Rubella vaccine was introduced by the Government of India.
The single MR vaccine will protect children against measles and rubella both.
12 diseases are covered under this program in which lifesaving vaccines are given to children at no cost or at very low rates.
The 'Union Home Ministry' launched a single vaccine for dual protection against measles and rubella under the Universal Immunization Programme.
EXPLANATION:
The program is aimed at immunising children against deadly diseases and infections. Universal Immunization Programme provides vaccines to children to protect them against infectious diseases.
The single MR vaccine is aimed at providing protection against measles and rubella. The vaccines are given to children at very low cost or no cost at all.