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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
The program focuses on providing education about SIDS, grief counseling, and what can be done to reduce the risk of SIDS, such as placing babies on their back to sleep.
What is SIDS?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of infant death in San Bernardino County and is defined as the sudden death of an infant younger than one year of age due to no known cause. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a safe sleep environment to reduce the risk of all sleep-related deaths. Currently, there are no known symptoms or warning signs of SIDS that can be used to prevent it.
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Bereavement Contact Form
If you need bereavement support for an infant loss, please contact askMCAH@SBCounty.gov