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Immunization
Studies from University of California in the area of immunization described
December 10th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Current recommendations for vitamin A intake and liver stores (0.07 mu mol/g are based on maintaining normal vision. Higher levels may be required for maintaining normal immune function." "The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between total body vitamin A stores in adult men and measures of adaptive immune function. We conducted an 8-wk residential study among 36 healthy Bangladeshi men with low vitamin A stores. Subjects received a standard diet and were randomized in a double-blind fashion to receive vitamin A (240 mg) or placebo during wk 2 and 3. Subjects received Yellow Fever Virus (YFV) and tetanus...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-12-10)
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