National Immunisation Schedule

A 9-month-old child from urban Delhi presents with fever, rash (maculopapular, starting on face and spreading downward), cough, and coryza. The child has received all vaccines as per the National Immunisation Schedule up to 9 months. The mother reports that the child was in contact with an unvaccinated cousin who had similar symptoms 10 days ago. Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm the suspected diagnosis?

A 6-month-old male infant presents to the immunisation clinic for routine vaccination. The mother reports that the child received BCG and OPV (oral polio vaccine) at birth, and DPT1 + IPV1 + Hepatitis B1 + PCV1 at 6 weeks of age. On examination, the child is afebrile, alert, and weighs 6.2 kg. According to the National Immunisation Schedule (NIS) of India, which of the following vaccine(s) should be administered at this 6-month visit?

Which feature best distinguishes the immunisation schedule for Rotavirus vaccine from that of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) in the National Immunisation Schedule of India?

A 6-month-old infant from rural India presents with fever, cough, and respiratory distress. The child has received all vaccines as per the National Immunisation Schedule up to 6 months of age. On examination, there is hepatosplenomegaly and generalised lymphadenopathy. The clinician suspects tuberculosis. Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis in this infant?

Regarding the vaccines included in the National Immunisation Schedule (NIS) of India, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT: