Free vitamin D supplements are now available for all breastfeeding women and children under 3 years old in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
This page provides the public and health professionals information about vitamin D, vitamin D supplements and the new scheme.
If you are looking for general information for the wider population this Vitamin D and You publication from Health Scotland explains the benefits of getting enough Vitamin D as part of a healthy diet.
The national recommendations for vitamin D supplementation for breastfeeding women and babies and young children are:...
The national recommendations for vitamin D supplementation for breastfeeding women and babies and young children are:
Vitamin D advice for all age groups can be found on the Scottish Government website.
All breastfeeding women and children under three years old in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde can now get free vitamin ...
All breastfeeding women and children under three years old in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde can now get free vitamin D supplements. This is a new Scottish Government scheme which has replaced Healthy Start children’s vitamins.
Vitamin D for breastfeeding women and children under 3 years old booklet (PDF) provides guidance on the scheme. This...
Vitamin D for breastfeeding women and children under 3 years old booklet (PDF) provides guidance on the scheme. This will be available in the following languages; Arabic, Polish, Urdu, Romanian, Mandarin, Fars, Slovak, Punjabi, Cantonese, Kurdish – Sorani, French, Amharic, Tigrinyan, Somali and Dari.
Both vitamin D supplements can be collected picked up at your local community pharmacy by asking at the counter. Chi...
Both vitamin D supplements can be collected picked up at your local community pharmacy by asking at the counter.
Children vitamin D drops
One bottle provides 120 doses. 1 dose contains
Directions for use:
toddler. Alternatively, add to food or drink.
Vitamin D tablets for breastfeeding women
One bottle supplies 120 tablets
Directions for use:
Take one tablet per day, preferably at meal time, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Swallow with water or a cold drink