The NHMRC has re-issued the Joint statement and recommendations on vitamin K administration to newborn infants to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding in infancy. Vitamin K is administered to newborns to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). The NHMRC also has available for free download a patient information sheet called "Vitamin K for newborn babies - Information for Parents" which provides straight forward information and advice on the importance of all newborn babies to receiving vitamin K. The document outlines the options for the route of administration of vitamin K and also advises whom parents should contact if they require additional information and guidance.
Download both publications here.
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