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PHASE 2: VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 35 MONTHS AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH)

PHASE 2: VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 35 MONTHS AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH)

23/11/2024

Continuing the high-dose vitamin A campaign for children aged 6 to 35 months, American International Hospital (AIH), in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, is launching phase 2 of the vitamin A supplementation program.
 
  • Duration: From December 2 to December 3, 2024, or until the allocated supply of vitamin A provided by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health is fully distributed.
  • Subjects: Children aged 6 to 35 months.
  • Location: Pediatrics Department, 2nd floor, American International Hospital (AIH).

► Notes 
 
  • Children will undergo a consultation and health check with a pediatrician before receiving vitamin A supplementation.
  • Parents are required to bring their child’s health record.

To book an appointment, please contact the hotline at (028) 3910 9999 or message us via our Fanpage: https://m.me/aih.com.vn.

► The importance of vitamin A for children
 
Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient for children’s health and comprehensive development. It helps strengthen the immune system to combat infections, supports good vision, and enables children to distinguish colors. A deficiency in vitamin A can lead to serious health issues, such as impaired vision, weakened immunity, and an increased risk of infections, including skin infections, diarrhea, and respiratory diseases. 
 
► How to prevent vitamin A deficiency in children:
 
  • Breastfeeding: Breast milk is the best source of vitamin A for young children.
  • Balanced nutrition: Improve meals with animal-based foods such as liver, chicken, fat from meat, eggs, milk, cream, and butter. Include enough fat or oil in meals to aid in vitamin A absorption. Add vegetables high in vitamin A precursors, such as yellow and red vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, spinach, and ripe papaya), dark green leafy vegetables, and fortified cooking oils like palm oil.
  • Preventive vitamin A supplementation: To combat vitamin A deficiency, the Ministry of Health organizes two vitamin A supplementation campaigns every year, in June and December. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the nearest healthcare center for advice and the appropriate dosage of vitamin A.

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For checkup and consultation at AIH:
☎️ Hotline: (028) 3910 9999 
🌏 Website: www.aih.com.vn 
📍 Address: (Entrance from 199 Nguyen Hoang Street) No.6, Bac Nam 3 Street, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
 

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