CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Government has published new information showing who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the third priority group. Who is NOT included in this priority group?
A
Prisoners
B
People over 65
C
Children under the age of 5
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When babies should have the 6-in-1 vaccine. The 6-in-1 vaccine is given to babies when they’re 8, 12 and 16 weeks old. They need 3 doses to make sure they develop strong immunity to the conditions the vaccine protects against. Every time another dose of the vaccine is given, your baby’s immune response increases.

Detailed explanation-2: -UIP provides 12 vaccines free of cost, and they are BCG, OPV/IPV, Hepatitis B, Pentavalent, Rotavirus, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, DPT, tetanus (TT), Japanese encephalitis, measles and rubella.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diphtheria Pertussis & Tetanus (DPT)-Booster 2 The second of two doses, DPT vaccine is to be given to your child when they are 5-6 years old. Potential side effects of this vaccine include: Soreness or swelling around the area of the vaccine shot.

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