Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury and Where to Get Help
This brochure explains what can happen after a concussion, how to get better, and where to go for more information and help when needed.
Facts about Brain Injury
A blow or jolt to the head can cause a type of mild brain injury called a concussion. Some symptoms of a concussion are:
- Persistent low-grade headaches
- Having more trouble than usual remembering things, concentrating, or making decisions
- Feeling tired all the time
- Feeling sad, anxious, or listless
- Becoming easily irritated for little or no reason
For more information on danger signs, symptoms, tips for getting better, and where to go for help, look inside this brochure.
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Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
MS F-63
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
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