Concussions

The following videos, links and resources cover the topic of concussions. Please view the CDC website for more information.
If you are concerned about your child's well being, or fear he or she may have a concussion, contact your child's doctor for a complete check up. Note: This page loads slow due to the videos below

Links

Resource Materials

Click to view CDC Heads Up Concussion Website

Heads Up program

Keeping children healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury.

Click to view the CDC Heads Up site for Parents

Click to view Concussion: Fact Sheet for Parents-PDF

Click to view Concussion: Fact Sheet for Parents in

Spanish (PDF)

Click to view Concussion: Signs and Symptoms

Check list (PDF)

This check list can be used by school nurses or parents if they see their child have a head injury and want to monitor how they are doing.

If you have any concerns for your child's well being contact a doctor to get a complete check up.

App

The CDC HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety app will help you learn how to spot a possible concussion and what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.

Click to view information on the CDC Heads Up App

Videos

CDC video on What is a Concussion