Sec. 4. If the state department and the department of child services establish a program under section 3 of this chapter, the state department, with the assistance of the department of child services, shall design and implement strategies for raising public awareness concerning the causes and nature of childhood hazards, including the following concerning shaken baby syndrome:

(1) Factors placing parents, guardians, and other caregivers at risk for shaking an infant.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-41-40-4

  • childhood hazards: means the following preventable causes of death to children:

    Indiana Code 16-41-40-1.5

  • shaken baby syndrome: refers to the vigorous shaking of an infant or a young child that may:

    Indiana Code 16-41-40-2

(2) The risks associated with shaking an infant.

(3) Suggestions for preventing shaken baby syndrome.

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.4; P.L.145-2006, SEC.144.

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