UPSC CMS PSM - Vaccinology & Cold Chain Management
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Under India's current National Immunization Schedule, vaccines due at birth include:
Consider the following statements:
- The birth contact includes BCG, OPV-0 and hepatitis B birth dose; hepatitis B should be given as early as possible within 24 hours.
- In the context of the question, “BCG, OPV zero dose and hepatitis B birth dose” is the most appropriate conclusion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
At 6 weeks under the current National Immunization Schedule, the child receives:
Consider the following statements:
- In the context of the question, “MR-1, JE-1 and PCV booster” is the most appropriate conclusion.
- The 6-week visit initiates the primary infant series and includes OPV, pentavalent, rotavirus, fractional IPV and PCV.
- In the context of the question, “OPV-1, pentavalent-1, RVV-1, fIPV-1 and PCV-1” is the most appropriate conclusion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
At an immunization session, the medical officer must make a decision consistent with India’s current immunization and cold-chain guidance.
Which vaccine is most damaged by freezing?
Select the single best answer.
The vaccine vial monitor primarily indicates:
Consider the following statements:
- In the context of the question, “Whether the vaccine was frozen” is the most appropriate conclusion.
- A VVM changes colour according to cumulative heat exposure. It does not detect freezing, contamination or directly measure potency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
At an appropriate vaccine store, which device is used to keep OPV at approximately -15°C to -25°C and to freeze ice packs?
Consider the following statements:
- Deep freezers are used for OPV frozen storage and ice-pack preparation at designated stores. Ice-lined refrigerators maintain routine vaccines at +2°C to +8°C.
- In the context of the question, “Deep freezer” is the most appropriate conclusion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?