Vitamin K Shots: Parents' Concerns vs. Newborn Health
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Vitamin K shots for newborns are increasingly being refused by parents, leading to a rise in life-threatening bleeding cases. A study shows refusals nearly doubling from 2017 to 2024. This trend is linked to broader medical mistrust, spreading from vaccine hesitancy to other preventives. The stakes are high as newborns naturally lack enough vitamin K until around six months old, risking severe outcomes. Doctors are countering with patient talks, aiming to bridge the trust gap one conversation at a time.
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