Which of the following vaccine is effective against the Poliomyelitis virus and used to treat Polio disease?
Answer
Correct Answer : d ) Salk vaccine
Explanation :Vaccines are effective against the following diseases –
Vaccines |
Diseases |
BCG |
Tuberculosis |
TAB |
Typhoid |
DPT |
Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), Tetanus |
Salk |
Polio |
Polio is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis. Every year World Polio Day is celebrated on 24 October to mark the birth anniversary of Jonas Salk, who led the team that made the first vaccine against poliomyelitis virus.
So, the correct answer is (d).
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