With reference to “DPT3 Vaccine” consider the following statements:1.As per the WHO, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine recovered to the pre-pandemic level in South-East Asia Region.2.The DPT vaccine protects against Dengue, Polio, and Tuberculosis.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Q. With reference to “DPT3 Vaccine” consider the following statements:
1.As per the WHO, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine recovered to the pre-pandemic level in South-East Asia Region.
2.The DPT vaccine protects against Dengue, Polio, and Tuberculosis.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. As per the WHO, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine recovered to the pre-pandemic level in South-East Asia Region. As per the estimate, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine in India rose to an all-time high of 93% in 2022. This has surpassed the previous pre-pandemic best of 91% recorded in 2019.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The DPT vaccine protects against three different infectious diseases, namely, Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Tetanus.

Source: ForumIAS

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