SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

In the past few years, a newly recognized injury to children has been identified. This injury is Shaken Baby Syndrome or "SBS". Shaken Baby Syndrome is a serious injury and the results can be devastating.

This Shaken Baby Syndrome website is sponsored by The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, Inc. and this is our way of educating the public regarding this syndrome as well as provide support for the victims’ families.

You will find a lot of shaken baby syndrom statistics and information as well as ways of coping with a crying baby and information on how to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. We can all get involved in stopping this destructive injury.

An estimated 1,200 to 1,400 cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) occur each year in the United States. Only 1 out of 4 babies dies of Shaken Baby Syndrome. HOWEVER, the other three babies will need ongoing medical attention for the rest of their short lifespans.

Please join our quest of educating the general public of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Click here to see how you can get involved. or contact us directly.

Thank you for visiting our website about Shaken Baby Syndrome and saving our precious children.