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10 Ways to Prevent

Brain InjuryBrain Injury Awareness Month: March 2015

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1. Wear a Helmet

Wear a HELMET when:

Cycling

Skiing

Snowboarding

Skateboarding

Riding an ATV

2. Wear a Seatbelt

Always WEAR A

SEATBELT when

driving or riding in

any motor vehicle.

3. Fall-Proof Your House

Fall-proof your house by:

Removing tripping

hazards

Installing grab bars

Using non-slip bathmats

and rugs

4. Enter the Water Feet First

Enter the water FEET FIRST

when:

Swimming

Tubing

Going down waterslides

5. Drive Without Distraction

Drive distraction-

and drug-free.

Don’t text and

drive.

Don’t drink and

drive.

Don’t use drugs

and drive.

6. Be a Safe Pedestrian

PAY ATTENTION

while crossing the

street. Don’t be

distracted by texting

on your phone. In

other words, don’t

be a “pedtextrian.”

7. Respect ATV Safety Rules

Respect ATV Safety

Rules:

Make sure your ATV is

the right size.

Always wear a helmet.

Always ride solo.

8. Follow Gun Safety Rules

Follow GUN SAFETY

Rules:

Keep guns locked

away in a safe

cabinet.

Keep ammunition

separate from guns.

Store guns unloaded.

9. Follow Sports Safety Rules

Adhere to

“return-to-play”

guidelines

when

participating in

contact sports,

such as football.

10. Manage Stroke Risk

Manage STROKE RISK By:

Diagnose and Treat High Blood Pressure

Exercise Regularly

Eat a Healthy, Balanced Diet

Quit Smoking

More Information

For more information on brain injury prevention, visit:

Shepherd.org/InjuryPrevention

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