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VitaminA oil in babies
Is vitaminA oil mandatory for all babies above 9months? Government health centre gives that but since I give vaccines from private I was unaware of that. My baby is currently 18months but didn't have any vitaminA oil. What to do now?
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Yes u can give vitamin A now. It is available in diaper or tablets or drops
Kindly consult for dose
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You can start now. It's given only once every 6 months till 5yrs
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Greetings yes it's advisable to give every 6 month,..if missed u can take from near by primary health centre
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes you can start
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Dr. Suchismita Saha
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes it is essential and needs to be given every six monthly. If you haven’t given yet, start soon and continue till five years of age.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No problem . Yes it is given along with measles vaccine . Next time u can take
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