Single massive dose of vitamin A for preventing the deficiency in preschool children between the age of 1-6 years for every 6 months is:
Correct Answer: 2,00,000 IU
Description: Prevention and control of vitamin A deficiency in children
It is estimated that large number of children suffer from sub-clinical deficiency of vitamin A. Under the programme, doses of vitamin A are given to all children under 5 years of age. The first dose (1 lakh units) is given at nine months of age along with measles vaccination. The second dose (2 lakh units) is given after 9 months. Subsequent doses (2 lakh units each) are given at six months intervals upto 5 years of age. All cases of severe malnutrition to be given one additional dose of vitamin A.
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