Pediatric Concussions


Concussion is 

common after 

minor head 

Injuries 


Only 10% will 

report a loss of 

consciousness 


Can occur without a direct 

blow to the head. Rapid 

shaking head movements 

may also cause concussion 


Concussion is a type of 

traumatic brain iniury, the 

effects of which can last a 

lifetime 


Young children and 

adolescents take longest to 

recover
 

The maiority of children 

recover within six weeks of 

iniury 


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