In the UIP blindness can be prevented by the administration of-
Correct Answer: Measles vaccines
Description: EPI launched by WHO includes immunisation against diphtheria, peussis, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis and measles.UIP in India contains 2 vital components. 1. Immunisation of pregnant women against tetanus. 2. Immunisation of children in their first age of life against the 6 EPI target disease. Children with measles may develop acute deficiency of vitamin A.,which may lead to keratomalacia and blindness from corneal scarring. So measles vaccine is given . Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 158,461
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