The 6-in-1 childhood vaccine covers six diseases. Which set of diseases are included?

The 6-in-1 childhood vaccine covers six diseases. Which set of diseases are included?

• A. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B
• B. Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• C. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio
• D. Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B

Answer: (A)

A hexavalent vaccine combines protection against six diseases in one shot. The six diseases included are diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and hepatitis B. This single formulation is designed to simplify the vaccination schedule and improve uptake in early childhood by reducing the number of injections. Why the other options don’t fit: the group with measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella covers viral diseases that are not part of this hexavalent product. A four-component combination includes diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio but omits Hib and hepatitis B. Hib with hepatitis B covers only two diseases, not six.

A hexavalent vaccine combines protection against six diseases in one shot. The six diseases included are diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and hepatitis B. This single formulation is designed to simplify the vaccination schedule and improve uptake in early childhood by reducing the number of injections.

Why the other options don’t fit: the group with measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella covers viral diseases that are not part of this hexavalent product. A four-component combination includes diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio but omits Hib and hepatitis B. Hib with hepatitis B covers only two diseases, not six.