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References used for this fact sheet
- The Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection and Critical Care. More information here.
- Child safety – reducing injuries [online], Better Health Channel, Department of Health Victoria, Victorian Government. More information
Information compiled by the Department of Human Services, Trauma System Coordination Unit.
The following organisations assisted in the preparation of the material: the Major Trauma Services (The Alfred, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital), Transport Accident Commission, WorkCover Authority, Headway Victoria, Independence Australia and Road Trauma Support Services.
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