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What is shaken baby syndrome

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When the child is moved too quickly or shaken and the brain is damaged, causing brain cells to be destroyed and preventing the brain from getting enough oxygen.

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Please dont shake babies...

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Shaken Baby Syndrome (also known as Shaken Impact Syndrome) is a serious form of abuse inflicted upon a child. It usually occurs when a parent or other caregiver shakes a baby out of anger or frustration, often because the baby will not stop crying.

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