A newly introduced vaccines include all, except:
(A) Rota virus (B) Influenza (C) Dengue (D) Malaria vaccine
(B) Ans. b. InfluenzaVaccination Update 2016-2018Rota virusIt has been approved by the government of India for inclusioninto the UIP with the phase 1 launch of the vaccine in 4 states(Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana) inFebruary 2016.It is administered at age 6-15 weeks.Maximum age for administering the last dose of either vaccine should be 32 weeks.Dengue Vaccine It is known as Dengvaxia (CYD-TDV).It is live recombinant as a 3-dose series on a 0/6/12 monthsschedule in Phase-II clinical studies.It has been registered for use in individuals 9-45 years of ageliving endemic areas.April 2016, WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Expes (SAGE) on immunization recommended introduction of the vaccine only in geographic settings (national or subnational) with endemicity. Malaria Vaccine It is known as S, S/AS01It is the first malaria vaccine to have completed phase 3 testing. S, S is a vaccine against plasmodium falciparum.It offers no protection against P. vivax malariaThe vaccine is being considered as a complementary malaria control tool in Africa.