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DPT vaccine is given for...

DPT vaccine is given for

A

Diphtheria , Polio and Tuberculosis

B

Diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus

C

Diarrhoeal disease , pertussis and tetanus

D

Diphteria, poliomyelitis and tetanus

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the DPT Vaccine**: The DPT vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against three diseases: Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Tetanus. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The question provides four options regarding what the DPT vaccine is given for: - A. Diphtheria, Polio and Tuberculosis - B. Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus - C. Diarrheal disease, Pertussis and Tetanus - D. Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis and Tetanus 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option A**: This includes Polio and Tuberculosis, which are not covered by the DPT vaccine. - **Option B**: This correctly lists Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus as the diseases covered by the DPT vaccine. - **Option C**: This mentions Diarrheal disease, which is not included in the DPT vaccine. - **Option D**: This includes Poliomyelitis, which is also not part of the DPT vaccine. 4. **Selecting the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the only option that accurately lists the diseases covered by the DPT vaccine is **Option B: Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus**. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the DPT vaccine is given for Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus. **Final Answer**: Option B: Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus. ---
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