Which two vaccines are given to newborns in Brazil's national immunisation schedule at birth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. BCG, against severe forms of tuberculosis, and hepatitis B
- Step 1: The birth vaccines protect from the first hours against serious early infections. Step 2. BCG and hepatitis B are the vaccines given at birth. Answer: BCG and hepatitis B. Why not the others: The other vaccines are given from two months or after the first year.
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