January 9, 2024
Are birth shots safe for newborns?
Claims that Vitamin K and Hepatitis B vaccines cause harm in newborns are false. These vaccines are safe and prevent serious health issues like hemorrhage and liver disease.
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Claims that Vitamin K and Hepatitis B vaccines cause harm in newborns are false. These vaccines are safe and prevent serious health issues like hemorrhage and liver disease.
Newborns receive the Hep B vaccine to prevent chronic Hepatitis B infection, which can lead to serious liver diseases, with safety monitoring extending beyond the initial five days.
The claim that the Hepatitis B vaccine causes autism is unsupported by evidence and based on debunked misinformation.