UPSC PYQPrelims 2020

Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 45

What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. 2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. 3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (B) 1 and 2 only

व्याख्या

PCV protects against pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis, reducing antibiotic use and resistance. No vaccine is free of side effects or allergic reactions.