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Did You Know?
Stroke is #6 of top 10 leading causes of death in children. The highest rates happen in the 1st year of life.
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11 in 100,000 children under 17 will have a stroke each year? That’s more than the number of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Know the Stroke Symptoms Acronym - F.A.S.T.
Additional warning signs in children are:
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Sudden severe headaches, especially with vomiting and sleepiness
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Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body
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Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding others
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Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
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Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
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New onset of seizures, usually on one side of the body
If your child has one or more of these signs, call 911
or the emergency system immediately!
Sources: American Stroke Association, National Institute of Health Pediatric Stroke Page, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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