False about vaccine is –

A. Thiomersal is preservative in DPT vaccine

B. Kanamycin is preservative in measles

C. Magnesium chloride stabilizer used in OPV

D. Neomycin is a preservative in BCG vaccine

Correct Answer: Neomycin is a preservative in BCG vaccine

Description: BCG is the only widely used live bacterial vaccine. The WHO has recommended the 'Danish 1331' strain for production of the vaccine. There are 2 forms- Fresh(liquid) and freeze-dried. Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 213

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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