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Shake Kids Think Again Warns About Shaking Infants
Dr John Caffey of Pittsburgh cautions that shaking a child can cause brain damage broken bones and death. He cites cases including a 233 pound nanny responsible for multiple injuries over eight years and warns that even mild repeated shakings may have grave long term effects. He urges scrutiny of toys and activities that cause head jolts and recalls common practices like tossing infants in the air.
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John Caffey
Pittsburgh
Caffey
Children’s Hospital of
American Journal of Diseases of Children
United States