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PHASE 2 VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6–36 MONTHS AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH)

PHASE 2 VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6–36 MONTHS AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH)

28/11/2025

Continuing the campaign to provide high-dose Vitamin A supplementation for children aged 6 to 36 months, American International Hospital (AIH), in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, is implementing Phase 2 of the Vitamin A Supplementation Program from December 1 to December 12, 2025, or until the allocated supply of Vitamin A from the Department of Health is fully distributed.

  • Eligible participants: Children aged 6 to 36 months.

  • Location: Pediatrics Department, 2nd Floor, American International Hospital (AIH).

Notes:

  • Children will receive a medical examination and consultation with a pediatrician before Vitamin A supplementation.

  • Parents are advised to bring their child’s health record book.

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

The Importance of Vitamin A for Children

  • Growth and development: Vitamin A plays a vital role in physical growth, helping children develop normally

  • Visual function: Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision. One of the earliest signs of deficiency is reduced ability to see in low-light conditions, commonly known as night blindness.

  • Protection of epithelial tissues: Vitamin A is necessary to maintain the integrity of epithelial tissues such as the cornea, skin, trachea, salivary glands, small intestine, and reproductive organs. Deficiency may cause dry skin, keratinization, and specific eye conditions known as xerophthalmia.

  • Immune system support: Vitamin A contributes to immune responses and enhances the body’s resistance to infections.

How to Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency in Children

  • Breastfeeding: Breast milk is the best natural source of Vitamin A for infants and young children.

  • Adequate nutrition: Improve dietary intake by adding foods rich in Vitamin A such as liver, chicken, animal fat, eggs, milk, cream, and butter. Children’s meals should include sufficient oil or fats to support Vitamin A absorption. Include foods rich in provitamin A such as yellow and red vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, amaranth, ripe papaya), dark green leafy vegetables, palm oil, and other fortified cooking oils.

  • Routine Vitamin A supplementation: To prevent Vitamin A deficiency, the Ministry of Health provides two nationwide Vitamin A supplementation rounds each year, in June and December. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the nearest healthcare facility for consultation and appropriate Vitamin A dosing.

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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH):
☎ Hotline: 1900 3399 || (028) 3910 9999​
🌏 Website: www.aih.com.vn
📍Address: (Entrance from 199 Nguyen Hoang Street) No.6, Bac Nam 3 Street, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh
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