The risk of refusing a newborn’s vitamin K shot

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Prophylactic vitamin K shots for newborns have been recommended globally for over 50 years to prevent life-threatening deficiencies.
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An increasing number of parents in the U.S. are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns, raising concerns about infant health.
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A ProPublica investigation suggests that the lack of tracking may lead to undercounting preventable infant deaths from vitamin K deficiency.
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A study in JAMA Pediatrics highlights that babies who do not receive the vitamin K shot have a significantly higher risk of bleeding.
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In Sweden, the percentage of babies not receiving the vitamin K shot rose from 0.66% in 2006 to 1.5% in 2021.