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Prevention is always better than Cure: Immunity Boosting to Fight Infections
Open Journal of Medical Sciences
| Vol 1, Issue 1
Table 2. Recommended doses of vitaminB12 in different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
| Sl. No. | Age | Recommended dose | |
| Male | Female | ||
| 1. | 0 to 6 months | 0.4 mcg (16IU) | 0.4 mcg (16IU) |
| 2. | 7 to 12 months | 0.5 mcg (20 IU) | 0.5 mcg (20 IU) |
| 3. | 1 years to 3 years | 0.9 mcg (36IU) | 0.9 mcg (36IU) |
| 4. | 4 years to 8 years | 1.2 mcg (48IU) | 1.2 mcg (48IU) |
| 5. | 9 years to 13 years | 1.8 mcg (72IU) | 1.8 mcg (72IU) |
| 6. | Above 14 years | 2.4 mcg (96IU) | 2.4 mcg (96IU) |
| 7. | Pregnant woman | - | 2.6 mcg (104IU) |
| 8. | Lactating woman | - | 2.8 mcg (112IU) |