When most people think of strokes, they picture an older adult—perhaps a grandparent—suddenly unable to speak or move one side of their body. But what many don’t realize is that strokes can and do happen to children, even as young as toddlers. And when they strike, they do so without mercy.
One heartbreaking story from Hubei, China, is a sobering reminder of why parental vigilance isn’t just important—it’s critical.