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Of all the vaccines, one vaccine is not part of the national immunization programme.

Of all the vaccines, one vaccine is not part of the national immunization programme. Correct Answer <span id="docs-internal-guid-f4aab49f-7fff-080e-b897-e320efea193d"><span style=" background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pneumococcal</span></span>

Explanation: 

  • According to the National immunization schedule BCG is given at birth. 
  • OPV: Birth dose for institutional deliveries, Primary three doses at 6, 10 & 14 weeks, and one booster dose at 16-24 months of age. Given orally.
  • Pentavalent (containing Hib+DPT+Hep B) is given at 6, 10 & 14 weeks of age. Pentavalent vaccine introduced in 8 states i.e. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, J&K, Gujarat, Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry .

​Pneumococcal vaccine is not a part of national immunization.

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