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Shaken baby syndrome

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

Often precipitated by crying, this refers to violent and excessive shaking of a baby by a caregiver. It may cause bleeding from the small vessels at the back of the eye, brain damage or even infant death in severe cases.

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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