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10 Ways to Prevent
Brain InjuryBrain Injury Awareness Month: March 2015
Shepherd.org
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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