Tuesday 28 February 2017

On Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and vaccine use...sleeping environment is the main risk, vaccines show no increased risk


That quote comes from a new review of the current understanding of the risk factors for SIDS. 

SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants aged 1 month to 1 year in the United States.

While we don't know everything about SIDS yet, this review tells us that we do know some major risk factors for infants include:
  • prone and side sleeping
  • soft bedding
  • bed sharing
  • inappropriate sleep surfaces (including sofas)
  • exposure to tobacco smoke
  • prematurity
Protective factors include breastfeeding, pacifier use, room sharing, and immunizations. 
In other words, vaccinating your child is not a cause of SIDS. 

Facts matter because life matters.

References...
  1. http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2588414?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social_jn&utm_term=819947834&utm_content=content_engagement|article_engagement&utm_campaign=article_alert&linkId=34907009

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