As per the National Immunization Schedule, the first dose of Vitamin A supplementation is administered:
- A At 9 months along with the measles-rubella first dose ✓
- B At 6 weeks along with the first DPT dose
- C At birth along with BCG vaccine
- D At 16 to 24 months along with MR second dose
Correct answer: A. At 9 months along with the measles-rubella first dose
Explanation
The first dose of 1 lakh IU Vitamin C is given at 9 months together with measles-rubella vaccine, followed by 8 doses of 2 lakh IU every 6 months up to 5 years of age. The dose at 16 to 24 months corresponds to the second dose of the series, not the first, and earlier infancy doses are avoided because liver stores are adequate and toxicity risk is higher.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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