The question asks to identify the vaccine that is NOT part of the 'Mission Indradhanush' program.
Mission Indradhanush Overview
Mission Indradhanush is a nationwide immunization strengthening initiative by the Indian government. Its goal is to ensure that all children under two years of age and pregnant women receive full immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccines Included in Mission Indradhanush
The program aims to cover vaccines for diseases such as:
- Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT)
- Hepatitis B
- Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib)
- Polio
- Tuberculosis (BCG)
- Measles
- Rubella
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)
- Rotavirus vaccine
- Japanese Encephalitis vaccine (JE)
- Vitamin A
Identifying the Excluded Vaccine
Based on the official list of vaccines covered under Mission Indradhanush:
- Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is included.
- Measles vaccine is included.
- Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine is included.
- Hepatitis A vaccine is NOT part of the standard Mission Indradhanush schedule.
Therefore, the Hepatitis A vaccine is the exception among the given options.
Conclusion
The vaccine not included in Mission Indradhanush is the Hepatitis A vaccine.
Important Questions from National Child Health Programmes
- Which one of the following vaccines is NOT included in Mission Indradhanush?
According to the 'Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses' (IMNCI) classification of young infants upto 2 months, which one of the following signs is NOT included in 'Possible Serious Bacterial Infection'
- Neonatal tetanus elimination in India is defined as less than one case per:
Which one of the following facilities has been established at district hospitals in India to strengthen the care of low birth weight babies and sick newborns?
The specific goals for 2025 under the integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhea (GAPPD) are all of the following EXCEPT:
