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Raman’s family is happy as he became a proud father to a baby girl. Upon a routine visit to the hospital, the doctor advised him not to skip the vaccination schedule. While discussing the same at home, one of the family members suggested that vaccination is not necessary for girl child. Raman opposed this suggestion. (𝐒) What values are promoted by Raman? (𝐒𝐒) Name any two common vaccines and their associated disease. (𝐒𝐒𝐒) Critically comment upon Raman’s viewpoint.

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(i) Awareness, caring nature, prudence.

(ii) B.C.G. for tuberculosis and DPT for diptheria.

(iii) According to Raman, vaccination is important for each and every child whether it is a girl or a boy. By this view it shows that he opposes gender discrimination.

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