If you're expecting a baby or know someone who is, you've probably heard about the Vitamin K shot for newborns. But many parents are refusing it, leading to a surprising rise in a dangerous bleeding disorder that's easily preventable.
The Vitamin K shot for newborns is trending because more parents are declining it, leading to a concerning increase in Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB).
This refusal, often due to misinformation or a desire for 'natural' birthing, has reversed decades of public health success.