Doctors say not getting a vitamin K shot puts babies at risk of severe bleeding.

Vitamin C is also available by prescription as an injection. The injectable vitamin C can be given into a vein (intravenously), into a muscle (intramuscularly), or under the skin (subcutaneously).

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 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 ...

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 ...