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 **POPIN was fortunate to attend an eye opening press conference for TBI this past week. TBI currently affects over 210,000 Floridians and is expected to increase to nearly 260,000 by 2020. **  **Over 8,200 Floridians are expected to sustain long term disabilities as a result of their TBI each year. In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month In March we want to make sure parents of all children with disabilities are aware of the signs of a mild brain injury. The following is taken from http://www.biaf.org/TBIfacts.htm I would encourage you to read the personal stories section from the same site. I was privileged to hear many of these survival stories first hand and they are truly inspiriting. **  //A child should return to the emergency department, see his/her physician or call 911 immediately if any one of these occurs:// • Cannot be awakened (call 911) • Seems increasingly sleepy • Cannot stop vomiting (throwing up) • Has a seizure(s) or a sudden onset of daydreaming or a fixed stare • Has dramatic mood swings, very irritated, sad, or agitated • Says he/she cannot see clearly or has blurred or double vision • Is not speaking clearly, seems confused, or doesn't know who you are • Has blood or clear fluid from the nose or ears • Has increased headaches or neck stiffness • Has pupils (black center of the eye) that are different sizes • Is stumbling or has other problems with walking • Is experiencing dizziness **  **For more information call the Brain Injury Association of Florida Inc: 800-992-3442 **  Brain Injury Training and Military Veteran's Services Project **http://www.bianys.org/veterans/index.html Nichy: []  
 * Traumatic Brain Injury in Florida **
 * (TBI) **
 * A concussion is an example of a mild brain injury. Following any brain injury/concussion, you should be alert for symptoms that may not show up for days or even weeks after the injury. 
 * Helpful Links: **
 * The Brain Injury Association of Florida **<span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Biondi','serif';"> http://www.biaf.org/index.html
 * <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Biondi','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Florida Health Site ** http://www.doh.state.fl.us/workforce/BrainSC/index.html
 * <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Biondi','serif';">The Traumatic
 * <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Biondi','serif';">The International Brain Injury Association **http://internationalbrain.org/