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| − | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)-- The sudden and unexpected death of a healthy infant under 1 year of age. A diagnosis of SIDS is made when an autopsy cannot determine another cause of death. The cause of SIDS is unknown. Also known as "crib" or "cot" death. | + | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)-- The sudden and unexpected death of a healthy infant under 1 year of age. A diagnosis of SIDS is made when an autopsy cannot determine another cause of death. The cause of SIDS is unknown. Also known as "crib" or "cot" death.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#s</ref> |
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)-- The sudden and unexpected death of a healthy infant under 1 year of age. A diagnosis of SIDS is made when an autopsy cannot determine another cause of death. The cause of SIDS is unknown. Also known as "crib" or "cot" death.[1]