DPT vaccination is for protection against

Correct option is C

Ans (c)
Sol. Explanation: The DPT vaccine provides immunity against the following three diseases:
1. Diphtheria – A serious bacterial infection affecting the throat and nose, which can lead to breathing difficulties, heart failure, and even death.
2. Tetanus – A bacterial infection that causes severe muscle spasms, particularly affecting the jaw and neck muscles, caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria, typically introduced through wounds.
3. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – A highly contagious bacterial infection causing severe coughing fits that can interfere with breathing, especially dangerous for infants.
The DPT vaccine is a combination vaccine that helps prevent these three diseases, which can be life-threatening, particularly in young children.
· Option (a): "Diarrhoea, Pertussis, Tetanus" is incorrect because diarrhoea is not prevented by the DPT vaccine.
· Option (b): "Diarrhoea, Polio, Tetanus" is also incorrect as polio is prevented by the Polio vaccine, not DPT.
· Option (d): "Diphtheria, Polio, Tetanus" includes Polio, which is also not a part of the DPT vaccine but is prevented by the Polio vaccine.