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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

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
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
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:
Correct Answer
1 and 2 only
Disease Prevention Coverage: The PCV is highly effective in providing immunity against Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This bacterium is a primary cause of s......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Disease Prevention Coverage ▼
The PCV is highly effective in providing immunity against Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This bacterium is a primary cause of severe, life-threatening conditions including pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. Thus, statement 1 is accurate.
Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation ▼
By actively preventing these bacterial infections from occurring in the first place, the overall clinical need to prescribe antibiotics drops significantly. This directly helps in fighting the escalating global threat of antimicrobial resistance. Statement 2 is correct.
Medical Reality of Side Effects ▼
No pharmacological vaccine is entirely devoid of side effects. PCV can cause common adverse reactions like mild fever, localized swelling at the injection site, and in rare instances, allergic reactions. Thus, the absolute claim of 'no side effects' makes statement 3 blatantly incorrect.
Conclusion ▼
Only statements 1 and 2 highlight the true medical importance.
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