QUESTION: Good evening Akin,

I hope all has been well! My question is what is your opinion on the Vitamin K shot in newborn babies? I kind of know what you will say but what do you think some of the pros and some of the cons of the injection in newborns are? As a family friend will be delivering in the coming months and they’re thinking about getting it. As always, thank you for your time!

ANSWER: Prophylactic vitamin K administration is founded on the premise that...