Is Vitamin K shot dangerous?

[jenmk]

I've seen a few posts where people mentioned refusing the Vitamin K, and I'm wondering what is the argument against getting the shot? I realize it's not a common problem that the shot is given for . . . but just in case it saves your child's life, and if there are no risks to getting it (are there risks?), then why not do it?

Thanks!

[dallaschildren]

Here is some info on the K shot:

http://www.vaclib.org/basic/vitamin-k.htm

And a previous thread about it:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=111440

DC

[jenmk]

Thanks for the links!