Monroe County Health Department

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

The number one trigger for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma is frustration with the baby’s inconsolable crying.

We are sharing tips, recommendations, and resources for parents, caregivers, and the community on soothing and coping with a baby’s crying.
Today, we’d like to share a story from Dr. Robert Block, a past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) who passed away in 2025, after dedicating his career to pediatric care and protecting children. We honor his memory and the lasting impact of his work.
For more information, visit the AAP’s recommendations at bit.ly/AAP-tips-for-parents. Together, we can support parents and keep babies safe from shaken baby syndrome.

05/29/2026

The number one trigger for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) is frustration with a baby’s inconsolable crying. We are sharing information for parents, caregivers, and the community on a normal crying period known as the Period of PURPLE Crying.

05/27/2026

We are sharing tips, recommendations, and resources for parents, caregivers, and the community on coping with a baby’s crying and the challenges of parenthood.

Today, we’d like to share an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)’s website for parents, healthychildren.org: When Things Aren’t Perfect, Caring for Yourself & Your Children. In the article, the AAP offers several self-care tips for the times of high stress or simply for the day-to-day struggles of being a parent.

05/27/2026

Lace up and join us for our Walkathon!! Can you take the most steps? 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Every step counts towards a healthier and stronger community! Grab your friends and family and walk with us!🤍

At the end of the month, turn your step tracker sheet back into the front desk to tally up your total steps taken! 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

05/26/2026

Contact the Health Department to schedule vaccinations for your child this summer before school is back in session!

05/26/2026

We are sharing tips, recommendations, and resources for parents, caregivers, and the community on coping with a baby’s crying and a difficult crying period called the Period of PURPLE Crying.

Today, we would like to share some advice from Dr. Ronald Barr, a developmental pediatrician and expert who has conducted more than 40 years of research on infant crying. Additionally, we’d like to share an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “How to Calm a Fussy Baby: Tips for Parents and Caregivers,” with recommendations on several soothing techniques and for what to do when the crying becomes too frustrating.

05/22/2026

The number one trigger for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) is frustration with a baby’s inconsolable crying.

Today, we would like to share an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “Shaken Baby Syndrome: Protect Your Infant from Abusive Head Trauma,” with recommendations on how to recognize and deal with frustration, equip anyone who cares for your baby with knowledge on SBS/AHT, and understand the signs and symptoms.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/AAP-shaken-baby-syndrome.
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