Question

In a 10 year school child under school health program, which vaccine has to be given?

• A. BCG
• B. MMR
• C. TT,Td
• D. DPT

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In a school health program aimed at a 10-year-old child, the appropriate vaccine to administer is the one that is typically scheduled at this age as part of the immunization program. Based on the available options:

• BCG - This vaccine is generally given at birth or in the early infancy stage to protect against tuberculosis. It is not administered at 10 years of age.
• MMR - This vaccine is usually given in early childhood with two doses, first at age one and a booster from age 4 to 6, depending on the region's immunization guidelines. It is not standard at 10 years of age.
• TT, Td - The Tetanus Toxoid (TT) or Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster is recommended around the age of 10.
• DPT - This vaccine is given in the primary immunization series during infancy and early childhood, not typically as a booster at age 10.

The correct choice is therefore TT, Td, as per immunization guidelines, this booster dose is usually given at the age of 10 to continue the protection against tetanus and diphtheria.