Consider the following statements with reference to the ROTAVAC 1 It has been developed by Indian Co...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the ROTAVAC:

1.It has been developed by Indian Council of Medical Research.

2.It has been “pre-qualified” by the World Health Organization

3.India has included it in its India’s Universal Immunization Programme.

4.This vaccine was built on strain of the bacteria isolated at AIIMS Delhi.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

Only Three

All Four

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Explanation:

Incorrect: ROTAVAC was not developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It was the result of a collaboration initiated by Dr. Maharaj Bhan, a pediatrician at AIIMS, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA. The Indo-US Vaccine Action Program (VAP), involving the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and NIH, provided funding and support for its development

Correct: ROTAVAC has been pre-qualified by the World Health Organization, which means it meets global standards of quality, safety, and efficacy for broader use in vaccination programs

Correct: India has included ROTAVAC in its Universal Immunization Programme. It was introduced in several states initially and then expanded, indicating its integration into the national vaccination strategy

Correct: The vaccine was indeed developed from a strain of rotavirus isolated at AIIMS, Delhi. This strain was identified during an outbreak of rotavirus in the newborn unit at AIIMS and was notable because the infected neonates did not develop severe symptoms, sparking interest in its potential as a vaccine candidate

Based on these analyses, three of the given statements are correct.