RFK Jr.’s Vitamin A Fix for Measles Is Hurting Kids in Texas
A children's hospital has reported several cases of children being treated for both measles and vitamin A toxicity.
West Texas children treated for vitamin A toxicity after measles hospitalizations
Multiple children in West Texas have been treated for vitamin A toxicity stemming from at-home attempts to treat measles, ...
Is cod liver oil good for you? There are possible benefits — but also risks, experts say
Cod liver oil is rich in important nutrients, but the supplements have potential risks. Experts discuss the benefits, side ...
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Can Vitamin A Treat Measles?
Measles is generally considered a well-controlled infectious disease, with only occasional surges. The U.S. has witnessed two ...
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Amid Measles Outbreaks, Poison Centers See Uptick in Vit A Exposures in Kids
In a University of Virginia (UVA) Health briefing on vitamin A toxicity, Christopher Holstege, MD, medical director of UVA ...
High doses of vitamin A may be toxic, warns UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center
Because vitamin A is fat soluble, the body stores excess amounts. If too much vitamin A is stored, it can become toxic.
Blue Ridge Poison Center warns of health impacts of taking too much Vitamin A
While having a Vitamin A deficiency can contribute to delayed recovery and a high rate of Measles-related complications.