A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.

The risk of developing severe bleeding is 81 times higher for babies who don't get the shot, according to the CDC ...

At a time when social media misinformation is influencing parenting decisions, doctors say evidence-based medical advice is ...

Babies are born with low levels of vitamin K, which helps blood clot, and little is transferred from the mother through breastmilk. Without additional vitamin K, newborns are at risk of potentially ...

More parents are refusing a shot typically given at birth to reduce the risk of infant bleeding, a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found. An injection of ...

Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called ...

A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.