Here are 10 simple things everyone can do to prevent brain injury. Brain injury can have devastating consequences. Take these steps to prevent it.

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10 Ways to Prevent
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Awareness Month: March 2015
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2. 1. Wear a Helmet
Wear a HELMET when:
 Cycling
 Skiing
 Snowboarding
 Skateboarding
 Riding an ATV

3. 2. Wear a Seatbelt
 Always WEAR A
SEATBELT when
driving or riding in
any motor vehicle.

4. 3. Fall-Proof Your House
Fall-proof your house by:
 Removing tripping
hazards
 Installing grab bars
 Using non-slip bathmats
and rugs

5. 4. Enter the Water Feet First
Enter the water FEET FIRST
when:
 Swimming
 Tubing
 Going down waterslides

6. 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.

7. 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.”

8. 7. Respect ATV Safety Rules
Respect ATV Safety
Rules:
 Make sure your ATV is
the right size.
 Always wear a helmet.
 Always ride solo.

9. 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.

10. 9. Follow Sports Safety Rules
 Adhere to
“return-to-play”
guidelines
when
participating in
contact sports,
such as football.

11. 10. Manage Stroke Risk
Manage STROKE RISK
By:
 Diagnose and Treat High
Blood Pressure
 Exercise Regularly
 Eat a Healthy, Balanced
Diet
 Quit Smoking

12. More Information
For more information on brain injury prevention, visit:
Shepherd.org/InjuryPrevention
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