Vitamin A supplementation under the National Vitamin A Prophylaxis Programme is given to children aged 9 months to 5 years, with the dose for children above 12 months being:
- A 2,00,000 IU every 6 months ✓
- B 1,00,000 IU every 6 months
- C 50,000 IU every 6 months
- D 3,00,000 IU every year
Correct answer: A. 2,00,000 IU every 6 months
Explanation
Under the National Vitamin A Prophylaxis Programme, children aged 9-11 months receive a single dose of 1,00,000 IU (100,000 IU), while children aged 12-59 months receive 2,00,000 IU (200,000 IU) every 6 months, for a total of 9 doses. Vitamin A supplementation reduces all-cause mortality by 25% and measles mortality by 50% in deficient populations. It is administered under supervision to prevent toxicity.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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