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Never Shake A Baby Arizona This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PhD, IMH-E(IV) New Parent Resource Coordinator Phone: 928-925-2013 “Thank you for coming to our class to tell us to never shake a baby’s head because its brain moves and its blood vessels can brake (sic) and the blood goes everywhere.” ~ Eddy (6th Grade)
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Signs & Symptoms Shaken Children Can Have Learning Disabilities We know that even 25% of children who appear to have no bad effects from having been shaken can still experience learning disabilities when they ... READ MORE |
Education is Prevention
Shaken Baby Syndrome is 100% preventable.
A major step in prevention will be achieved if the public health message "Never Shake a Baby" can be made part of our culture, just like "Don't Drink and Drive". Many people don't know that shaking a baby or a toddler can be dangerous.
is two fold.
1. Educate the public about the serious medical and legal consequences of shaking a baby, provide methods of coping with the stressful demands of a crying baby or difficult toddler, and provide guidance on selecting caregivers for infants and young children.
2. Deliver tailored messaging with coping information to those who are at higher risk of shaking a baby, and equip those providing guidance and service to high-risk groups with the appropriate Never Shake A Baby Arizona prevention resources.