Two studies from Asia have suggested a beneficial effect of vitamin A supplementation given
at birth. Hypotheses: Vitamin A supplementation administered at birth together with BCG
vaccination is associated with a 30% reduction in infant mortality and morbidity during the
first year of life in normal birth weight children in an African setting.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Bandim Health Project
Collaborators:
Leiden University Medical Center Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia