Your baby will receive erythromycin, an antibiotic for the eyes, and a shot of vitamin K. New York state requires your baby's medical provider to give vitamin K within six hours of birth to prevent VKDB. The AAP recommends that the vitamin K shot be given to newborns as an intramuscular dose. They will also be tested at birth for seven health problems. A tiny blood sample will be required from the baby's heel before taking them home.