The Vitamin A Supplementation Programme in India currently recommends high-dose Vitamin A supplementation for children aged:
- A 6 months to 5 years (6–59 months) every 6 months ✓
- B 12 months to 7 years every year
- C 6 months to 3 years every 6 months only
- D 9 months to 5 years every 4 months
Correct answer: A. 6 months to 5 years (6–59 months) every 6 months
Explanation
India's UIP-linked Vitamin A supplementation gives 1,00,000 IU at 6 months (with measles vaccine) and 2,00,000 IU every 6 months from 18 months to 5 years (6–59 months), totalling 9 doses. The biannual dosing aligns with National Immunization Days and is linked to child survival programmes.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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