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What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?
(1) These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
(2) Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can
be reduced.
(3) These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)