Question

In a 10-year-old school child, which of the following vaccines is given as a part of the school immunization program?

• A. Measles vaccine
• B. Rotavirus vaccine
• C. TT/Td vaccine
• D. Hepatitis B vaccine

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In school immunization programs, especially for children around the age of 10, it is common to administer a booster vaccination to help maintain immunity against diseases they have been vaccinated against in earlier childhood.

Among the vaccines listed:

• Measles vaccine: This is typically administered at a younger age, around 9-12 months, with a booster at 4-6 years.
• Rotavirus vaccine: This is usually given to infants, generally under 8 months of age.
• Hepatitis B vaccine: This is commonly administered as part of a series starting at birth.
• TT/Td vaccine (Tetanus toxoid/Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids): This vaccine is used in older children and adults as a booster for tetanus and diphtheria. At or around the age of 10, a Td or TT vaccine is typically given as a booster in the school immunization program to ensure continued protection against tetanus and diphtheria.

Therefore, the correct vaccine administered to a 10-year-old school child as part of the school immunization program is the TT/Td vaccine.