HPV Vaccine - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Delhi has become the first state in the country to launch which virus vaccine?

a. Zika
b. SARS
c. Avian Flu
d. HPV
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: HPV

Explanation:
Delhi has become the first state in the nation to launch the HPV or Human Papillomavirus at a public health programme for school children.HPV vaccine protects persons against 150 odd HPVs many of which are associated with cervical cancer. As part of the programme, girls studying in government schools from Class VI onwards will be targeted. Programme will target 1-1.5 lakh girls during the first phase and a third booster will be provided within 240 days of the first vaccine.