What is SIDS?

What SIDS is Not

One of the most important advances in SIDS research is answering the question of what SIDS is not.

SIDS is not due to an adverse reaction to immunizations or vaccines, apnea or an apparent life-threatening event or caused by child abuse or cribs.

Developed by the Program Support Center at First Candle with collaborative assistance from the Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Centers.