Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: News and Research on Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding

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The newborn vitamin K shot: What every parent needs to know

When a baby is born, hospital staff move quickly through a standard checklist of newborn care: taking measurements, administering antibiotic eye ointment to prevent eye infections, and giving a small injection of vitamin ...

May 15, 2026

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Study finds more parents saying 'no' to vitamin K at birth, putting babies' brains at risk

Increasing numbers of parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns, putting infants at greater risk of avoidable brain injuries, according to a preliminary systematic review released February 26, 2026, that will ...

Feb 26, 2026

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Researchers identify concerning increase in newborns not receiving preventative vitamin K shots

In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have uncovered an alarming trend—the proportion of newborn infants not receiving preventative vitamin K shots has increased by 77% since 2017. The ...

Dec 8, 2025

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Eight common questions new parents ask about vitamin K

Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb.

Mar 6, 2024

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