CBSE-IX-Science

14: 1-Why do we fall ill

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    What are the immunisation programmes available at the nearest health centre in your locality? Which of these diseases are the major health problems in your area?
    Ans : DPT vaccine: it is for diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus in infants.

    Pulse polio vaccine: it is to prevent polio.

    BCG vaccine: bacillus calmette Guerin vaccine for tuberculosis.

    Hepatitis vaccine

    TAB vaccine for typhoid.

    tuberculosis and diarrhea are the major health problems in our area.