Q. With reference to the Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26, consider the following statements:
1.The campaign aims to achieve 100% immunisation coverage of children against Measles and Rubella diseases.
2.Both Measles and Rubella are highly contagious bacterial infections.
3.The Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine is included in the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 aims to achieve 100% immunisation coverage of children against Measles and Rubella.
Statement 2 is incorrect: These both are highly contagious viral infections that can lead to severe complications or even death in children.
Statement 3 is correct: Two doses of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine are administered under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)—the first at 9–12 months and the second at 16–24 months of age.
Source: DD News
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