Which route is used to administer oral poliovirus vaccine during a routine childhood immunization session?
Correct answer: A. By mouth
- A. By mouth
- B. Into the skin
- C. Into the muscle
- D. Under the skin
Explanation
Oral poliovirus vaccine is given by mouth as oral drops. Intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes are used for different vaccines and are not the route for oral polio vaccine.
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