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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 8. Recommended doses of vitamin Kin different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
| Sl. No. | Age | Recommended dose | |
| Male | Female | ||
| 1. | 0 to 6 months | 2.0 mcg (80 IU) | 2.0 mcg (80 IU) |
| 2. | 7 to 12 months | 2.5 mcg (100IU) | 2.5 mcg (100IU) |
| 3. | 1 years to 3 years | 30 mcg (1200 IU) | 30 mcg (1200 IU) |
| 4. | 4 years to 8 years | 55 mcg (2200 IU) | 55 mcg (2200 IU) |
| 5. | 9 years to 13 years | 60 mcg (2400 IU) | 60 mcg (2400 IU) |
| 6. | 14 years to 18 years | 75 mcg (3000 IU) | 75 mcg (3000 IU) |
| 7. | 19 years to 50 years | 120 mcg (4800 IU) | 90 mcg (3600 IU) |
| 50 years to 70 years | 120 mcg (4800 IU) | 90 mcg (3600 IU) | |
| Above 70 years | 120 mcg (4800 IU) | 90 mcg (3600 IU) | |
| 8. | Pregnant woman | 75mcg (3000 IU) | |
| 9. | Lactating woman | 90 mcg (3600 IU) | |