Full 2L QBank
Pediatrics Immunization 4ba7c437

Salk vaccine is a:

A
Live vaccine
B
Live attenuated vaccine
C
Killed vaccine
D
Toxoid
High-Yield Explanation
c. Killed vaccine(Ref: IAP Guidebook on Immunization 2013-14; pg 113-117, Nelson's 20/e p 3212, Ghai, 8/e p 190- 191)Polio vaccines were developed in the USA during 1950, first the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) by Jonas Salk and later the live oral polio vaccine (OPV) by Albert Sabin. Remember: 'Salk' is a 'killed' vaccine.

Related Pediatrics MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now