Everyone needs vitamin K to keep their body healthy. Unfortunately, newborn babies don’t have the same store of vitamin K that adults and older kids have. Vitamin K is one of the few nutrients ...

It's no fun watching your new baby getting a shot soon after birth, but one vitamin K injection provides important protection for them against a scary condition. "Vitamin K injection is a vital ...

During the early hours following birth, doctors will be doing a number of additional measures to keep everyone healthy, one of which includes administering a vitamin K shot to the newborn.

A March 16 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) features a 2018 clip from the Alex Jones Show questioning an injection commonly given to newborn babies. “What's in the vitamin k shot ...

An injection of vitamin K for babies has been recommended and used safely for more than 60 years. It prevents life-threatening bleeding in newborns. But a viral post incorrectly claims the shot is ...

Many parents know vitamins are important for kids, but many may not know about one of the lesser-known vitamins – Vitamin K – and how vital it is for newborns. Vitamin K is an essential ...

Many parents know about the importance of vitamins for their kids, but many may not know about one of the lesser-known vitamins – Vitamin K and how important it is for newborns. Vitamin K is an ...

Vitamin K shots for newborn babies have been the standard of care for decades. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all newborns receive a one-time dose of vitamin K within hours of ...

While vitamin K deficiencies are rare in adults, they are very common in newborn infants. A single injection of vitamin K for newborns is standard. Doctors also use vitamin K to counteract an ...

The sight of blood can throw you off, more so if the bleeding occurs in babies. One of the conditions that can lead to it is vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that comes in ...

In all four cases%2C parents declined vitamin K injections for their newborns Doctors say more parents are refusing consent because of concerns based on misinformation Some parents fear shots are ...