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- They train together. They fight together. So if wounded, why shouldn’t they go through recovery together? This was the question that Lt. Col. Tim Maxwell asked about his fellow marines being discharged from the hospital and left alone to recover from injuries of war. Learn how this TBI survivor is changing the lives of wounded warriors: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/severe.html?s_cid=fb_tbi482
- TUESDAY TRIVIA: Play time is great for kids. So how can you help keep them safe while having fun? According to a study in North Carolina childcare centers, using playground equipment and surfacing that conforms to the Consumer Products Safety Commission guidelines led to what percent drop in playground-related injuries: 5%, 15%, or 22%?
- Do you have young kids? Check in tomorrow for TUESDAY TRIVIA to learn more about playground safety.
- ADVANCES IN RESEARCH: CDC staff meeting with other leading TBI experts today to work on developing a uniform definition for concussion. What do you think these experts should include in this new definition?
- Whether you are a racecar driver or it’s your turn to drive the school carpool, it is important to talk with your health care professional about when it is safe to drive after a brain injury.
- Challenge Yourself! Take the Be Smart. Be Well. Sports and Concussions Quiz.
- CDC was excited to work with the Be Smart. Be Well. campaign to spotlight concussion in sports! Check out stories of real athletes and learn from the experts at: http://www.besmartbewell.com/tbi/sports-concussions.htm
- TUESDAY TRIVIA: Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abusive Head Trauma is a leading cause of child abuse deaths in the United States. It is estimated that what percentage of babies who are violently shaken dies from this form of child maltreatment?
- REMINDER--Check in tomorrow for TUESDAY TRIVIA on Shaken Baby Syndrome—a preventable and severe form of child abuse.
- Happy Columbus Day! If out and about with the kids, always make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
- ASK THE EXPERT: Hear from CDC’s Dr. Julie Gilchrist in this new video created in partnership with Be Smart Be Well.
- TUESDAY TRIVIA: How many people do you think are injured or killed each day as a result of distracted driving?
- Get ready for TUESDAY TRIVIA by posting ways we can all help to prevent distracted driving.
- Did you miss our August 7th Heads Up to Schools Webinar? Check out the recording of the Webinar and learn more about helping students return to school after a concussion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy9On90xspY
- The Seeing My World through a Safer Lens video contest announces its winners! Check out the injury and violence prevention professional, student, and general public videos that won the contest!
- ADVANCES IN RESEARCH: Ever heard of the neurometabolic cascade of concussion? Check out this video to learn more about the complex process that researchers are studying to better understand what happens to the brain after a concussion. http://preventingconcussions.org/index.php/brain_animation
- Know someone who recently sustained a mild TBI? These tips may help. Post some tips below that you would like to share with TBI survivors and caregivers.
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