Lawmakers Urge CDC to Monitor Newborn Vitamin K Shot Refusals After ProPublica Report
Two members of Congress are urging federal officials to monitor vitamin K shot refusals by parents and the potential consequences for their newborns, including severe bleeding or death.
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Lawmakers Call for CDC to Track Vitamin K Shot Refusals, Cite ProPublica Report
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