[Solved] 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.

Q5. 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:

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 3 only

d. 1,2 and 3

Answer: b

· Conjugate vaccines ‘marry’ or join a specific piece of the germ with a stronger part, typically a carrier protein or antigen, which elicits a very strong immune response that is targeted to key parts of the virus or bacteria

· A Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) is a pneumococcal vaccine which gives prevention against pneumococcal diseases, that are infections caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus.

· Pneumococcal infections can range from ear and sinus infections to pneumonia and bloodstream infections.

· A pneumococcal vaccine is also commonly called pneumonia vaccine and can prevent septicemia (a kind of blood poisoning, also called sepsis) and meningitis.

· Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines can have side effects ranging from fever, loss of appetite to headache, fussiness.

Unconjugated Vaccines

Conjugated Vaccines