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Vitamin K shots stop internal bleeding in newborns. So why are some parents refusing them?

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Vitamin K shots stop internal bleeding in newborns. So why are some parents refusing them?
The Conversation
The Conversation37 mins ago
Vitamin K shots stop internal bleeding in newborns. So why are some parents refusing them?
FatCamera/Getty Babies aren’t born with enough vitamin K, which is essential to clot blood. This is why it’s recommended in Australia that all newborns receive a vitamin K injection at birth. Without it, they’re at risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, a rare but life-threatening condition. However, two large studies
NPR
NPR🏁 first to report17 hrs ago
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