Q16. Consider the following statements about Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination.

1. Rubella is a mild viral infection that occurs most often in children and young adults.

2. Rubella infection during pregnancy can cause abortion, stillbirth and may lead to multiple birth defects in the newborn; like blindness, deafness, heart defects; known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).

3. India accounts for one-third of all children born worldwide with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).

Which of the above statements are correct?

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Q14. Consider the following statements about Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination.

1. India has resolved to eliminate measles and control rubella/congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) by 2020.

2. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has initiated measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in the age group of 9 months to less than 15 years across the nation.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

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24. Consider the following statements :

1. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through coughing and sneezing of an infected person.

2. Measles can make a child vulnerable to life threatening complications such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and brain infection.

3. Rubella is generally a mild infection, but has serious consequences if infection occurs in pregnant women, causing congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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Q15. Consider the following statements about Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination.

1. Measles and Rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that are spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing.

2. One-third of all measles-related deaths worldwide occur in India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Q. 67. Consider the following statements:
1. Rubella is otherwise called German measles.
2. Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a bacteria.
3. Low-grade fever and sore throat are two of the symptoms of the rubella.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q. Which Indian shooter has made brand ambassador for Haryana's Measles and Rubella(MR) vaccination campaign?