Why more male than female newborns may get the crucial vitamin K shot

The vitamin shot, given at birth, reduces the risk of dangerous bleeding

a newborn baby, with eyes closed and mouth open, rests on their parent's chest

Parental preference for in-hospital circumcision may lead to male babies getting crucial vitamin K shots more often than female babies, a study of a Philadelphia health system suggests.

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