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News in English (USA) / 10.07.2026 / 16:00

Lawmakers Urge CDC to Monitor Vitamin K Shot Refusals Amid Health Concerns for Newborns

Concerns are growing as lawmakers call for the CDC to track refusal rates of vitamin K shots for newborns, following a ProPublica report highlighting the serious consequences of such refusals. Some infants who did not receive vitamin K shots are reportedly developing severe bleeding issues. A recent study has indicated a concerning lack of documented vitamin K administration in newborns, suggesting a correlation between missing these shots and increased bleeding risks. U.S. Representative Kim Schrier and Angela Alsobrooks are advocating for immediate CDC action to address this troubling trend.
ProPublica, The New York Times, Nature, Bioengineer.org, Quiver Quantitative, "Seattles Child", San Francisco Examiner