Regarding Japanese encephalitis vaccine, what is not true?
(A) Not given for infants less than 6 months (B) Two primary doses given to children in the one to three year age group (C) Booster doses are given after I year and repeated every 3 years (D) In endemic areas vaccination is given to cover children between one to nine years age group.
(D) Ans: D. In endemic areas vaccination is given to cover children between one to nine years age group.(Ref Park 24/e p303, p261; Indian Journal of Pediatrics,. Vol. 51, October 15, 2015 p785).Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine:In endemic areas, vaccine is given to cover children between 1-15 years (Not 1 to 9 yrs).2 primary doses 4 weeks apa, booster after 1 year and 3 years until the age of 10-15 years.Booster after 1 year and then repeated every 3 years.Minimum age: According to US-FDA-2 months.