Vitamin A for acute measles infection: World Health Organization recommendations
Vitamin A once daily for 2 days, at the following doses: |
Children 12 months of age or older: 200,000 IU |
Infants 6–11 months of age: 100,000 IU |
Infants < 6 months: 50,000 IU |
Another dose is recommended 4–6 weeks after the onset of the acute infection if vitamin A deficiency is likely to be present. |
Information from reference 5.