This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
A mother brings her 9 month old child for vaccination. Which of the following statements is false regarding immunization of Japanese encephalitis? 
Select and explain. 
A. The strain used for live vaccine is JE strain SA 14-14-2, B. 2 doses are recommended at age 9 months and 18 months, C. The live attenuatued vaccine can be given to adolescents, D. Live vaccine SA 14-14-2 is administered intramuscularly
D: Live vaccine SA 14-14-2 is administered intramuscularly
Answer: D: Live vaccine SA 14-14-2 is administered intramuscularly 
Explanation: SA 14-14-2 strain of JE vaccine is administered subcutaneously, while JENVAC (JEV strain - 82156-XY) is administered intramuscularly. Types of JE Vaccines: Live attenuated cell culture derived SA 14-14-2: Two doses are given subcutaneously at age 9 mon and 16-18 months but can be used in adolescents and non-immune adults. Inactivated cell culture derived SA 14-14-2: Two doses are recommended 4 weeks apa. It is given intramuscularly and can be used upto the age of 18 yrs. Inactivated vero cell culture derived Kolar (Jenvac 82156XY): Two doses are recommended 4 weeks apa. It is given intramuscularly and can be used upto the age of 18 yrs Reference: Ananthanarayan and Paniker&;s Textbook of Microbiology Tenth edition