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2024-08-15 06:00:13 UTC - HELPFUL
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Both ingredients are found in only small amounts, and are safe. Aluminum is used as a stabliser, and is <50% of the concentration found in baby formulas. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/03/31/fact-check-components-vitamin-k-shots-safe-critical-newborns/11576152002/ Alcohol is used in the shot to prevent bacterial contamination, and would need 100x the levels to have any side effects. https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-vitamin-k-shot-benzyl-alcohol-safety-841112500157
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