Vaccine

Which of the following vaccine is under consideration for inclusion in Universal immunization programme of the country in near future?

• Rabies

• Dengue

• HPV

• Malaria

All of the vaccines under UIP are provided nationally, except one, which is provided in selected districts only. Which is that vaccine?

• Pneumococcal vaccine

• Rotavirus vaccine

• Inactivated polio vaccine

• Japanese encephalitis vaccins

What is the full immunization coverage (FIC) of the country as per NFHS-5?

• 88

• 76

• 62

• 44

Which of the following statement is WRONG?

• Zero dose are children with age 1 yr or more who have not received even a single dose of DPT/Pentavalent vaccine

• Number of “zero dose” children have increased in the country in 2020 & 2021 as an impact of Covid-19 pandemic

• India has conducted Intensified Mission Indradhanush in 2021-22 to improve the vaccination coverage in the country

• Professional bodies like IMA, IAP and private practitioners do not have a role in improving vaccination coverage

Which of the following is CORRECT about adverse event following immunization (AEFI)-

• AEFI is an adverse reaction always caused by vaccine or vaccination process

• AEFI is an adverse event which may or may not be caused by vaccine or vaccination process

• AEFI is an adverse event which always happens in cluster

• All of the above

Which of the following adverse event CANNOT be reported as AEFI case:

• Adverse event has happened after administration of non-UIP vaccine

• Adverse event has happened after administration of a vaccine in private sector

• Adverse event has happened before administration of vaccine

• Adverse event has happened after administration of a vaccine in 65 years old male person

A thorough investigation of the case is required for all the reasons EXCEPT

• To establish a valid diagnosis of the adverse event

• To initiate legal proceedings against the vaccinator

• To facilitate causality assessment process

• To identify immunization errors for necessary corrective actions

What are the NOT a prerequisite for assessing the causality for an AEFI case?

• Vaccine involved must have been given in government set-up only

• The AEFI case investigation should be complete (i.e. CRF and CIF of the case are available).

• In case of hospitalization, hospital records are available.

• In case of death, either postmortem or verbal autopsy is available

We need to report all AFP cases and not just suspected polio cases because of all below mentioned reason EXCEPT

• Clinical diagnosis may be inaccurate

• Possibility of atypical presentations of polio

• To measure surveillance sensitivity even in the absence of polio

• To improve the efficiency of polio laboratories

Choose the correct statement about Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance

• All the AFP cases with onset of paralysis in last six months should be immediately reported to DIO / SMO

• AFP case should be investigated within 48 hours of notification

• Two stool samples should be collected, preferably within 14 days of onset of paralysis

• Cases of facial palsy or transient paralysis should also be reported

• All four options are correct