Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Dengue.
Explanation:
In 2019, the U.S. FDA approved Dengvaxia, the first vaccine to prevent Dengue for individuals aged 9–16 years who had prior infection.
Information Booster:
- Dengue:
- Caused by the Dengue virus and spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
- Symptoms: High fever, rash, joint pain; severe cases may lead to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
- Dengvaxia:
- Developed by Sanofi Pasteur.
- Safe only for previously infected individuals to avoid severe reactions.
- Global Efforts:
- WHO initiatives focus on mosquito population control through genetic techniques and Wolbachia bacteria to reduce the spread.
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