Signs of a concussion
What should you do?
Healing the brain
Protection your brain
100

This is a pain in your head that can happen after you hit it.

A headache.

100

If you hit your head and feel dizzy, you should do this right away.

Tell an adult or teacher

100

This helps your brain recover after a concussion.

Rest

100

You wear this on your head in sports like biking or hockey.

Helmet

200

This might happen if your head feels like the room is spinning.

Feeling dizzy

200

If your friend hits their head and looks confused, you should do this.

Tell a teacher, coach, or adult

200

You should have less of this when healing from a concussion (phones, tablets, TV).

screen time

200

Following these during games helps prevent injuries.

Rules

300

If things look blurry or fuzzy after hitting your head, this is happening.

Blurry vision

300

If you think you might have a concussion, this type of person should check you.

Doctor

300

Your brain may need a break from these activities while healing

Sports or rough play

300

Being careful of people and objects around you is called this.

Being aware of your surroundings

400

If someone is forgetting things or looks confused after hitting their head, this could be this.

Signs of a concussion

400

After hitting your head in a game, you should do this instead of continuing to play.

Stop playing

400

Your brain needs time to do this after a concussion.

Heal

400

Playing safely and not pushing or hitting helps prevent this.

Concussions

500

Feeling sick to your stomach after hitting your head could be this concussion sign.

Naseua

500

If someone has a concussion, the most important first step is to do this.

Tell an adult and get help

500

You should only return to sports when this person says it is safe.

Doctor

500

Your brain is located in this part of your body.

Head