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As Parents Reject Vitamin K, Deadly Infant Bleeds Rise

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Infant vitamin K refusal linked to doubled risk of brain bleeds and death

A study published in JAMA found babies who did not receive a vitamin K shot at birth were more than twice as likely to experience intracranial bleeding and death, as parental refusal of the routine injection rises.

Nov 5, 2026·2 sourcesVaccines and Immunization PolicyPublic healthPrenatal care & screeningChild healthPreventive medicineChild mortalityHematologyClinical guidelines
Infant vitamin K refusal linked to doubled risk of brain bleeds and death
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