nutritional disorders
Vitamin A Deficiency
Prevention of Vitamin A Deficiency
In countries with high rates of food insecurity, prophylactic supplements of vitamin A palmitate in oil 200,000 units (60,000 retinol activity equivalent [RAE]) orally every 6 months are advised for all children between 1 and 5 years of age; infants < 6 months can be given a one-time dose of 50,000 units (15,000 RAE), and those aged 6 to 12 months can be given a one-time dose of 100,000 units (30,000 RAE).