Which vaccines are given at birth?

Correct option is A

Sol. At birth, newborns receive the BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccine, OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine), and Hepatitis B vaccine. These vaccines protect against tuberculosis, polio, and Hepatitis B, which can cause severe complications in infants.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B – Correct answer. These vaccines are administered at birth to protect against tuberculosis, polio, and Hepatitis B, as per WHO guidelines.
· (b) BCG, OPV, Hepatitis C – Incorrect, as there is no approved vaccine for Hepatitis C currently. The Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth, not Hepatitis C.
· (c) BCG – Only partially correct, as the BCG vaccine is given at birth, but OPV and Hepatitis B vaccines are also recommended to ensure comprehensive protection.
· (d) BCG, OPV, Pentavalent – Incorrect, as the Pentavalent vaccine (DTP-HepB-Hib) is given at 6 weeks, not at birth. The correct birth vaccines are BCG, OPV, and Hepatitis B.