New maternal RSV vaccine lowers infant hospitalization rates, but accessibility may be limited, study finds

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing complications in babies, ...

Parents' refusal of vitamin K shots for newborns could be deadly

A new investigation from ProPublica has people once again talking about vitamin K shots for newborns. Here's what to know.
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RSV vaccine has benefits, reveals study amid CDC's changed guidelines on childhood vaccines

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is one of the most common reasons babies end up in hospitals every winter. For years, pediatric wards would fill up with infants struggling to breathe, many ...
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The newborn vitamin K shot: What every parent needs to know

The vitamin K shot at birth is a lifesaving intervention, but more parents are refusing it—with deadly consequences ...
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Vitamin K Shot: Exposing Myths That Could Harm Your Baby

Newborns routinely receive the Vitamin K shot immediately after birth to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can cause brain bleeds.

Pfizer begins late-stage trial for new pneumococcal shot in infants after strong Phase 2 data

Pfizer (PFE) stock is in focus as the company starts Phase 3 infant trials for the 25-valent pneumococcal vaccine after ...
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Hepatitis B infant shot: Health experts concerned over potential changes in vaccine panel's guidance

As U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine advisory panel gears up to debate hepatitis B immunization for infants this week, health experts say that delaying the shot usually given at ...