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5 August 2026

Hexavalent vaccine in immunization programme

The hexavalent vaccine is a specific, named intervention within the Universal Immunisation Programme, which is a core component of India's public health policy and social sector service delivery.

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Notes

  • The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the George Institute for Global Health India, Gates Foundation, Gavi, and John Snow India, studied the impact of introducing the hexavalent vaccine into the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
  • The hexavalent vaccine is a 'six-in-one' combination injection.
  • It provides protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
  • Benefits include reduced workload for frontline health workers, lower cold-chain storage requirements, and time savings for caregivers.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Hexavalent vaccine implementation in Universal Immunisation Programme, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the potential benefits of integrating multi-valent vaccines into the Universal Immunisation Programme in enhancing public health efficiency in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The hexavalent vaccine, recently discussed in the context of India's Universal Immunisation Programme, provides protection against which of the following diseases?

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