Injections for newborn babies - why they're important

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Title: Injections for newborn babies - why they're important (PDF file) (Links to English resource)

Summary: A guide to two injections given to newborn babies in hospital. These are an injection of vitamin K to help prevent a serious disorder called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, and an injection to immunise the baby against hepatitis B.

Organisation: NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Publishing date: June 2002

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