Since the 1960s, a single vitamin K injection after birth has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to prevent internal bleeding and strokes in newborns. In this week's Pediatric Health Chat, we are talking about the importance of the vitamin K shot: 🍼 Babies are born with low vitamin K, a crucial nutrient for blood clotting. 💉 One shot right after birth helps prevent serious bleeding and even strokes. 🥬 Babies can’t get enough vitamin K from breastmilk, formula or food (beca