Healthscore 607·6 metrosupdated 2h ago
Decline in Vitamin K Shots Puts Newborns at Risk of Bleeding
A study reveals a significant increase in parents declining vitamin K shots for newborns, raising concerns about infant health. The percentage of babies not receiving the shot has more than doubled from 2017 to 2025, putting them at risk of severe bleeding.
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More parents are declining vitamin K shots for newborns, putting more babies at risk of bleeding: study
More parents are declining vitamin K shots for newborns, putting more babies at risk of bleeding: study
Decline in Vitamin K Shots Puts Newborns at Risk of Bleeding
Decline in Vitamin K Shots Puts Newborns at Risk of Bleeding
More parents are declining vitamin K shots for newborns, putting more babies at risk of bleeding: study
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