Which vaccines are offered to a newborn in the first hours or days of life in the Brazilian schedule?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. BCG and hepatitis B
- Step 1: BCG protects against severe forms of tuberculosis, and hepatitis B should be given in the first 24 hours.
Answer
BCG and hepatitis B.
Why not the others: The other vaccines are given later.
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