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Amid the recent measles outbreaks, some have suggested that vitamin A can be used as a preventative measure and for treatment. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned parents not to rely on vitamin A for measles prevention, and that too much of it can be dangerous for children. Zachary Hoy, M.D., a board-certified pediatric infectious disease specialist at Pediatrix® Centennial Hospitalist of Nashville, noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that vitamin A be administered in severe cases of the measles, especially among children who are hospitalized. “Vitamin A stores in the body have been seen to drop in measles cases, so supplementation with appropriate doses of vitamin A can help make sure the immune system is optimized when a patient is infected with measles,” said Dr. Hoy.
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