Can't I just give vitamin K drops instead?
Drops are not as effective because babies don’t absorb vitamin K well by mouth. A single shot provides reliable protection for the first six months.
Akron Children‘s Mother & Baby App
Support for every step of your pregnancy and parenting journey.
Akron Children‘s Mother & Baby App
Support for every step of your pregnancy and parenting journey.
Whether you're planning for a baby, expecting, or navigating your first few years of motherhood, our app provides resources for finding a primary care doctor or specialist, locations and directions, and making everyday health decisions as well as giving you quick, secure access to MyChart and other tools.
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