Vitamin A supplementation under the National Programme for Prevention of Nutritional Blindness in India is given to children 9–12 months as the first dose. The subsequent doses are given at:
- A Annually up to 10 years of age
- B Every 6 months up to 5 years of age ✓
- C Every 3 months up to 3 years
- D At 18 months and 24 months only
Correct answer: B. Every 6 months up to 5 years of age
Explanation
Under India's National Programme for Prevention of Nutritional Blindness, Vitamin A supplementation schedule is: 1st dose at 9–12 months (100,000 IU), then every 6 months from 18 months to 5 years of age (200,000 IU per dose). This megadose supplementation scheme prevents Vitamin A deficiency disorders (night blindness, Bitot's spots, keratomalacia). The programme is integrated with the universal immunization programme, with doses given at the same time as routine vaccines.
Reference: Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 7th ed.
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