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Shaken baby syndrome is a traumatic brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking a baby, and is fatal in a quarter of reported cases. In this week’s episode, we talk about the symptoms of this syndrome, the science behind these symptoms and ways you can prevent it.

Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive content related to infant harm, death, or dying.

TLDR: Just DON’T shake your baby!

Links:

https://www.nuh.com.sg/Health-Information/Diseases-Conditions/Pages/Shaken-Baby-Syndrome.aspx

https://www-tandfonline-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/doi/full/10.3109/15513815.2014.999394#top-content-scroll

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/13779-shaken-baby-syndrome

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