False about Pulse polio immunization is –
Correct Answer: AFP surveillance is done in all children <5 years of age
Description: - pulse polio immunisation is simultaneous mass administration of OPV on a single day to all children below 5 years irrespective of previous immunisation. - mopping up involves door to door immunisation in high risk districts, where wild polio virus is known or still circulating. - AFP surveillance is done in all children below age of 15 years. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:209 <p>
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