Question

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently launched India’s first indigenous rotavirus vaccine named ‘Rotavac’ to combat infant mortality due to

• A. Polio.
• B. Measles.
• C. Tetanus.
• D. Diarrhea.

Hint:

When discussing public health interventions, it’s important to recognize vaccines that specifically target common causes of infant mortality, such as rotavirus, which is responsible for severe diarrhea in children.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

India’s first indigenous rotavirus vaccine, ‘Rotavac’, was developed to combat infant mortality due to diarrhea. Rotavirus is a major cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. The vaccine was launched by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to reduce the number of deaths and hospitalizations caused by rotavirus infections.
Thus, the correct answer is (4) Diarrhea.