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Explain to parents why Vitamin K administration at birth is a safe and effective means of preventing neonatal bleeding conditions. More parents are saying no to the shot due to misinformation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2026 Source:More parents are saying no to newborn vitamin K shots. Experts are concerned. Reference: The following patient handout synthesizes the information discussed across this conversation, covering the rationale for vitamin K at birth, sources of vitamin K, types and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and the outcomes…
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Wednesday House Call April, 5, 2017: Vitamin K, the new AntiVax perversion
Wednesday House Call April, 5, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today:Vitamin K injection at time of birth now being shunned by antivaxxers. The complete abdication of any reasonable thought process. Vitamin K is used to prevent hemorrhage and bleeding in the newborn, has been…