This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Infectious disease, Subject name: Pediatrics
Which vaccine is contraindicated in child with history of convulsions 
Select and explain. 
A. DPT, B. Measles, C. Typhoid, D. BCG
A: DPT
Answer: A: DPT 
Explanation: After DPT vaccination , due to the peussis component, rarely convulsions may occur either due to the fever or due to an encephalopathy syndrome. An infant who develops convulsions following a dose of DPT should not be given any fuher peussis vaccine; fuher doses should be DT vaccine or tetanus toxoid alone.Febrile convulsions is not a contraindication. Reference: Ghai essential pediatrics 6th edition Page 193Page 193