Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation

Every year approximately 7 million infants die before reaching one year of age, with the majority of deaths occurring during the first 6 months of life. Newborn vitamin A supplementation is a promising intervention to reduce infant mortality in Southern Asia. The A2Z NVAS toolkit includes a FAQ sheet, key references, guidelines for testing delivery models, and a program update.

Featured Publications

• Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation — Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
  A2Z Project (2008)
   
• Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation—Key References on Efficacy and Safety (PDF)
  A2Z Project (2008)
   
• Concepts and Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Implementation Models for Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation (NVAS) in South Asia—Working Document
  Rolf Klemm and Robin Houston (2007)
   
• Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation—A2Z Program Update
  A2Z Project (2008)