The DPT Triple Vaccine given to young children does not help protect them against which of the following disease?
The DPT Triple Vaccine given to young children does not help protect them against which of the following disease?
Solution
Option 1 -> Polio is prevented by a separate vaccine (OPV/IPV), not included in DPT.
Option 2 -> Pertussis (whooping cough) is the "P" in DPT vaccine.
Option 3 -> Diphtheria is the "D" in DPT vaccine.
Option 4 -> Tetanus is the "T" in DPT vaccine.
Hence, Option 1: Polio -> The DPT vaccine specifically protects against Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus. Polio requires a separate vaccination (OPV or IPV) and is not part of the DPT triple vaccine formulation -> correct
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