Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Attributes to meet: PDF: Download File, Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet, Revised 2019
Explains what abusive head trauma is, including how and why it happens, the long-term effects, and how it can be prevented. Aimed at health professionals and service providers who work with families. For information aimed at caregivers, see When Your Baby Can’t Stop Crying (resource 4-902).
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