Free Vitamins for Pre-school children to prevent rickets!

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To combat the risk of rickets and childhood vitamin D deficiency, families who qualify for the Healthy Start Scheme can access free vitamins for children aged 1-4 years.

7.5% of children aged between 18months and 3 years are viramin D deficient according to the National institute of clinical excellence. This puts them at risk of brittle bones and osteomalacia, which is preventable by taking vitamins.

All children aged 1-4 years should be taking daily multi-vitamins as recommended by the Department of Health and Social care.

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These vitamins can be bought from local pharmacies and families who qualify for the NHS Healthy Start scheme can get free vitamins for their children.

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These vitamins contain: Vitamin A (For a healthy immune system, skin and vision), Vitamin C (For a healthy immune system and promotes iron absorption), Vitamin D (For healthy bones and prevent rickets and osteomalacia.

Paediatric Doctors in Leeds are urging parents to prevent vitamin D deficiency by giving their children daily multi-vitamins.

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