As per the National Immunization Schedule of India, how many total doses of vitamin A should a child receive from 9 months up to 5 years of age?
- A 5 doses
- B 7 doses
- C 9 doses ✓
- D 11 doses
Correct answer: C. 9 doses
Explanation
The first dose of 1 lakh IU is given at 9 completed months along with measles-containing vaccine. Thereafter, a dose of 2 lakh IU is given every 6 months until the fifth birthday: at 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 months. One dose at 9 months plus eight subsequent doses totals nine doses. Five doses corresponds only to the schedule up to about 3 years.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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