On August 31, the Ministry of Health informed that it had sent a document to the health departments of provinces and centrally run cities regarding the use of vitamin A in the treatment of measles in children.
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| The Ministry of Health has sent a document to the health departments of provinces and centrally run cities regarding the use of vitamin A in the treatment of measles in children. (Source: VNA) |
According to the Ministry of Health, from the beginning of 2024 until now, the number of measles cases and hospitalizations has tended to increase in some localities. Currently, the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for monitoring, diagnosing, treating and preventing measles, in which vitamin A supplementation for supportive treatment of eye-related diseases and malnutrition is necessary.
The Ministry of Health requests the provincial and municipal health departments to direct the provincial and municipal disease control centers to allocate 100,000 units of vitamin A capsules and 200,000 units currently in stock after the end of the first phase of the 2024 Vitamin A Supplementation Campaign for Children to medical examination and treatment facilities that admit and treat children with measles in the area. In case the amount of vitamin A remaining in the locality is not enough to meet the demand, the provinces and cities are requested to contact the Institute of Nutrition for additional supplies.
Medical examination and treatment facilities using vitamin A are allocated to treat children with measles in the area according to the Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of measles issued in Decision No. 1327/QD-BYT dated April 18, 2014 of the Minister of Health.
The Ministry of Health requires units to strengthen communication on measles prevention and control measures for people, including the role of vitamin A in treating measles and preventing dry eye complications of the disease.
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/bo-y-te-huong-dan-bo-sung-vitamin-a-trong-dieu-tri-ho-tro-benh-soi-o-tre-em-284575.html
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