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Facts on shaken baby syndrome
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Explains why babies cry and why parents and caregivers can become frustrated and angry. Stresses the dangerous and deadly effects of shaking an infant or young child. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
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Joint statement on shaken baby syndrome
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Provides a basis for work in developing multi-disciplinary guidelines for the identification and management of shaken baby syndrome (SBS). Discusses SBS as a form of child abuse and informs on how the brain is injured, signs and symptoms, consequences, types of care, legal implications, prevention, and recommendations. Prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Institute of Child Health, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps.
- Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Never shake a baby
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Outlines the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. Offers tips for parents on how to prevent this form of child abuse and where they can go for help with the stress of parenting.
- Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
- From: Pregnancy and babies
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Shaken baby syndrome
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Defines shaken baby syndrome (SBS), the brain injury risks to young infants, and the need for public education on the danger of violent shaking of young children. Profiles a local program to raise awareness of SBS.
- Source: Brain Injury Association of Nipissing (BIAN)
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