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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.

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.

F

Face drooping. Is one side drooping or numb?

A

Arm weakness. Can the child or teen lift the arm or is it numb?

S

Speech difficulty. Is the speech slurred or difficult to understand?

T

Time to call 911!

Additional warning signs in children are:

Sudden severe headaches, especially with vomiting and sleepiness
Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding others
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
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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