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

A new investigation from ProPublica has people once again talking about vitamin K shots for newborns. Here's what to know.

Newborn deaths could have easily been prevented with one standard recommendation at birth, which parents are declining in ...

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

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

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 they give ...

Babies are not born with much vitamin K because only small amounts pass from the mother to the newborn via the placenta.

One of the most important medicines for your newborn is the vitamin K shot administered shortly after birth, given to ...

Babies are born with very little vitamin K in their bodies, so one of the first shots they receive is an injection of the nutrient within hours of entering the world. It’s a simple step to prevent a ...