A randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza and enterovirus infection in children
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Published in Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Key Findings
One month of vitamin D 2000 IU/day did not significantly reduce influenza or enterovirus infection over the following six months in daycare children.
Conclusions
Short-course vitamin D failed to replicate earlier influenza prevention benefits.
Limitations
Brief supplementation window; baseline vitamin D status largely sufficient.
Supplements Studied
Vitamin D supplementation did not significantly reduce the incidence of influenza and enterovirus infection in Taiwanese children.
Outcomes Measured
The primary outcome was the incidence of influenza and enterovirus infection in the following six months after one month of vitamin D supplementation.
Study Details
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