Vitamin A Can’t Prevent Measles

Experts explain what this supplement actually does

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Can vitamin A prevent measles? Experts debunk myths and answer common questions. Image for illustration purposes
Can vitamin A prevent measles? Experts debunk myths and answer common questions. Image for illustration purposes

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  • Measles cases have recently risen in the United States, with over 200 cases reported across at least a dozen states.
  • In light of recent comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, more people have been looking into vitamin A supplements in hopes of treating or preventing measles.
  • Medical News Today spoke to two medical and public health experts to answer common questions about vitamin A supplements for measles and measures people can take to prevent the disease’s spread.

The United States has recently been experiencing a significant measles outbreak, which has expanded to 12 states and affected over 220 peopleTrusted Source as of March 7. Currently, there is one confirmed death and one under investigation.

Follow the link below to read the full story at Medical News Today:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vitamin-a-measles-prevention-health-experts-answer-questions?slot_pos=article_1&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2025-03-14&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

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Information Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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