HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Since 1961, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended supplementing low levels of vitamin K in newborns with a single shot of vitamin K given at birth. Low levels of vitamin K can lead to dangerous bleeding in newborns and infants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin K helps to make four of the 13 proteins needed for blood clotting, which stops wounds from continuously bleeding so they can heal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fortunately, it’s easy to prevent VKDB with a vitamin K shot. The injection is given in your baby’s thigh within 6 hours of birth. One shot is all it takes to protect your baby from getting vitamin K deficiency bleeding.