The claim
« Plusieurs études » auraient démontré l’efficacité de la vitamine A pour diminuer radicalement la mortalité causée par la rougeole.
Rating
Les suppléments de vitamine A ne peuvent pas empêcher une personne d’attraper la rougeole.
Reviewed by Agence Science-Presse ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says research on vitamin A as measles treatment was conducted in regions where deficiency is common, while deficiency is rare in wealthy countries. It notes that vitamin A may reduce certain complications for people with measles, but does not cure measles or prevent infection; high doses can also be dangerous.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Agence Science-Presse original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026