2017
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Question
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Which vaccine was introduced by the Union health Minister J P Nadda recently?
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Rubella vaccine
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
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Poliomyelitis vaccine
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Measles vaccine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The programme provides vaccination against eight life-threatening diseases (diphtheria, whooping cough, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) causing pneumonia and meningitis, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B) in the entire country.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background note on Immunization :-Expanded Programme on Immunization was launched in 1978. It was renamed as Universal Immunization Programme in 1985 when its reach was expanded beyond urban areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hepatitis B. In addition to all these diseases, vaccines for Japanese encephalitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B are also being provided in selected states.
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