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Select the correct match regarding vaccines and their associated diseases:

A

BCG vaccine: against tuberculosis/TB

B

DPT vaccine: against Diptheria, Pneumonia and Teatanus

C

Sabin vaccine: Injectable vaccine against Polio

D

All of the above

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To solve the question regarding the correct match of vaccines and their associated diseases, we will analyze each option provided: 1. **BCG Vaccine against Tuberculosis (TB)**: - The BCG vaccine stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine. It is specifically designed to protect against tuberculosis (TB). - **Conclusion**: This match is correct. 2. **DPT Vaccine against Diphtheria, Pneumonia, and Tetanus**: - The DPT vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against three diseases: Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Tetanus. - However, it does not provide protection against pneumonia. - **Conclusion**: This match is incorrect. 3. **Sabin Vaccine, Injectable Vaccine against Polio**: - The Sabin vaccine is actually an oral vaccine developed by Albert Sabin, which uses live attenuated poliovirus to provide immunity against polio. - The injectable vaccine against polio is known as the Salk vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk. - **Conclusion**: This match is incorrect. 4. **All of the Above**: - Since we have established that two of the matches are incorrect, this option cannot be correct. - **Conclusion**: This match is incorrect. ### Final Answer: The only correct match is **BCG Vaccine against Tuberculosis (TB)**.
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