UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY — VACCINES
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. 2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. 3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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EXPLANATION
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines prevent major pneumococcal diseases and can reduce reliance on ineffective antibiotics; the absolute claim of no side effects is false.
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