Question

Which of the following statement is false about the MR vaccination campaign launched by WHO?

• A. Children from 9 months to less than 15 years are vaccinated
• B. Targets congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), which is responsible for irreversible birth defects
• C. India has not yet launched this campaign
• D. It will replace routine immunization for measles vaccine

Hint:

The question asks for the FALSE statement - India did roll out the MR campaign.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: The Measles-Rubella (MR) campaign is a WHO South-East Asia Region drive to eliminate measles and control rubella/congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) by 2020. India is an active participant along with ten other member countries, so the statement that India has not launched the campaign is FALSE - this is what the question asks for.
Step 2: Option a is true. All children from 9 months to less than 15 years of age receive a single shot of MR vaccine during the catch-up campaign.
Step 3: Option b is true. The campaign specifically targets rubella because CRS causes irreversible birth defects such as deafness, cataract and congenital heart disease.
Step 4: Option d is true. After the campaign, MR vaccine becomes part of routine immunization and replaces the standalone measles dose given at 9-12 months and 16-24 months.
Step 5: Since the question asks for the FALSE statement, option c is the answer because India did launch the MR campaign.