COVID-19 infection, inception and immunity: Observations and recommendations in the light of vitamin D?

Responsive immunity plays an important role fighting against infections. Worldwide, Vitamin D deficiency is a major concern not only for musculoskeletal health but also affecting the immunity status in population. Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to establish the role of vitamin D in destruction of pathogens. Vitamin D awareness program at school level might be an effective health governance policy to educate populations for the importance of vitamin D in overall health. Copyright © 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.

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Vivek Dixit, Bhavuk Garg, Nishank Mehta, James Pegrum, Dinesh Dhanwal. COVID-19 infection, inception and immunity: Observations and recommendations in the light of vitamin D? Journal of infection and public health. 2021 Apr;14(4):444-445

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