Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Hepatitis A is mainly transmitted through blood transfusion.
2.Hepatitis A is a viral infection that primarily causes inflammation of the liver.
3.Havisure is India’s first indigenously developed vaccine for Hepatitis A.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The main transmission routes for Hepatitis A are contaminated food and water, fecal-oral contact, and close contact with an infected person.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Hepatitis A is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver, causing inflammation and various symptoms like fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever. Havisure is a significant achievement in India’s vaccine development efforts. It is the first indigenously developed and manufactured Hepatitis A vaccine, making it a crucial step towards self-sufficiency and affordability in Hepatitis A prevention. It is a two-dose vaccine. The first dose given to those above 12 months of age and the second dose is administered at least six months later. The vaccine is advised for routine immunization in children and individuals at risk due to exposure or travel to regions with high Hepatitis A prevalence.
Source: Forum IAS
