Shaken Baby Syndrome (cont.)

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Where can I find more information on shaken baby syndrome?

Shaken Baby Coalition
http://www.shakenbabycoalition.org/

CDC Child Maltreatment Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov

Administration for Children and Families
http://www.acf.hhs.gov

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org

  • Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse.
  • Infants with shaken baby syndrome have life-threatening injuries.
  • Many affected infants develop permanent brain damage and blindness as a result of the abuse.
  • About 25% of infants die from injuries due to shaken baby syndrome.
  • Shaken baby syndrome is almost never seen as a result of accidental trauma.
  • Always report suspected child abuse.

Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2008


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