Vitamin d deficiency in kid

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Hi, Me and my wife both have severe vitamin d deficiency and started having supplements. So we are suspecting our 3.5 years old daughter also might have vitamin d deficiency. Is it good to start supplement vitamin d for her? If good what dose can be given?

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Pune

Firstly if your all family member gave vit D3 deficiency then check vit. D level and start treament for the same

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Dr. Utkarsh Bansal Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Lucknow Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Utkarsh Bansal

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Yes Vitamin D syrup 5ml weekly for 8 weeks

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