SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

Shaken baby syndrome* is a preventable serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler.
Shaken baby syndrome destroys a child's brain cells and prevents their brain from getting enough oxygen. Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse that can result in permanent brain damage or death.


* Also known as abusive head trauma, shaken impact syndrome, inflicted head injury or whiplash shake syndrome