Valley Children's urging parents to give newborns vitamin K shot

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Pediatricians at Valley Children's Healthcare are urging parents to understand the importance of the vitamin K shot for newborns.

The shot is given shortly after birth, and medical experts say it plays a critical role in preventing dangerous bleeding in newborns.

Dr. Patrick Nwajei joined us to discuss the shot and the impact it has.