D3 and Iron supplements

2022-08-27 05:22:56
Hello sir / ma'am, I  want to ask for my 15 months old daughter, Till how long we have to continue giving her Vitamin D3 and Iron Supplements. We are giving her these from her birth.(Iron from 6 months onwards)
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U can stop vit D3 now but iron needs to be stopped after physical check up and after being confirmed that the kid is not anemic

Answered2022-08-27 12:57:31

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Vitamin D3 is recommended for all babies till one year of age. Later it can be stopped if there are not specific indications to give it. Iron supplements usually advised for preterm babies or if there is any specific indication to give it otherwise it can also be stopped.
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Breast + Complementary feeding, immunization as per schedule.

Answered2022-08-27 07:15:52

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Regards! You may please stop them both unless specified for some ailment

Answered2022-08-27 06:24:05

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