Which of the following diseases is/are covered under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)? Japanese Encephalitis Rubella Malaria Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

UIP covers the following 12 diseases:

Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Rubella, severe form of Childhood Tuberculosis, Rotavirus diarrhea, Hepatitis B and Meningitis & Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae type B
Sub-nationally against 2 diseases – Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Japanese Encephalitis.
Among these, Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine is nationally expanded while JE vaccine is provided only in endemic districts.

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