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Rising rate of non-receipt of vitamin K prophylaxis for newborns, January 2019 - June 2026
Masters · N. B. · Farrar · K. G. · Holler · E. · Lancaster · J. M.
Abstract
Background: Vitamin K prophylaxis is universally recommended for newborns to prevent life threatening vitamin K deficiency bleeding. Although not on the immunization schedule, vitamin K prophylaxis is often coadministered with hepatitis B birth dose and erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, and rising hesitancy around vaccines/preventive care may spill over into vitamin K administration. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using Truveta electronic health record data with linked mother
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