Can vitamin A prevent or cure measles?
Mar 17, 2025 – James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP
No, vitamin A does not prevent or cure measles. And it’s important to know that too much vitamin A can cause serious health problems.
Parents may be wondering how to prevent measles after hearing about recent outbreaks and the death of a child in Texas. The best way to protect your family is by choosing to have your child immunized against measles. (See “How to Protect Your Children During a Measles Outbreak.”)
Vitamin A treatment for measles can only help if a child is already sick. It doesn’t help when used instead of the vaccine. Here is what to know about vitamin A and measles.
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