Vitamin K Deficiency and Associated Bleeding in Infants
JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.5794November 05, 2026 at 11:05 AM EST
This cross-sectional study examines changes in intramuscular vitamin K receipt and incidence of vitamin K deficiency and vitamin K–deficient bleeding among US infants between 2017 and 2025.
Related Research: Nonreceipt of Newborn Vitamin K and Risk of Bleeding
Related Commentary: Communicating Risk of Intramuscular Vitamin K Declination in the US
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