Policy on Vitamin A Supplementation Program

* The Philippine government is committed to virtually eliminate VAD
* ECCD Law: DOH role is to ensure Vitamin A supplementation
* Administrative Order No. 3-A, s. 2000: Guidelines of Vitamin A and Iron Supplementation
* Therapeutic supplementation: all cases of VAD
* Preventive supplementation:

1. Universal - children 6-59 months

2. Regular/routine - Pregnant and Lactating women, High-risk children
3. Supplementation during emergencies

Vitamin A Supplementation