Q. Consider the following statements regarding Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease:
1.It is caused by a bacterium and can lead to serious conditions such as meningitis and pneumonia, especially in young children.
2.It spreads primarily through contaminated food and water.
3.Vaccination against Hib is included in India’s Universal Immunization Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct: Hib is a bacterial infection causing severe diseases like meningitis.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It spreads via respiratory droplets, not contaminated food/water.
Statement 3 is correct: Hib vaccine is part of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
Source: TN
