This blog post will walk you through: vitamin k newborn side effects. Don’t worry, we’ve got all the answers about this subject.
Introduction
It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your midwife or doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team who is caring for your baby.
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the blood to clot and prevents serious bleeding.
Babies can be given the injection in hospital after they’re born. Injections in public hospitals are covered by public funding and are free.
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Immature innate immunity.
They are less likely to develop anaphylaxis since their immune system is weaker than older infants and children. To our knowledge, this patient is the first case of neonatal anaphylactic shock developing due to intramuscular administration of vitamin K1.
Why Your Baby Needs Vitamin K
About 1 in 10,000 babies develops VKDB.
Vkdb can cause brain damage or even death. Around 7 out of every 100 babies who develop VKDB will die.