Answer
Newborns have low vitamin K stores and can rarely develop serious vitamin K deficiency bleeding. Giving vitamin K directly to the baby reduces this risk.
Sources for this answer
- Konakion MM Paediatric / Phytomenadione 2 mg/0.2 ml solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
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