What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective…
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?
1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced.
3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
PCVs protect against pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis caused by pneumococcus (1 correct) and reduce reliance on antibiotics, helping combat drug resistance (2 correct). All vaccines carry some risk of side effects/allergic reactions (3 wrong). Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only.