September 1, 2026

Refusals of Vitamin K Shot for Newborns Surge 57%

8.1% of infants are now opting out of the vitamin K shot, up from 5.2% six months ago.
The increase is linked to rising mistrust in vaccines and health interventions, influenced by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Infants without the shot are 81 times more likely to suffer life-threatening bleeding in their first six months.

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