A concussion can be caused by any significant blunt force trauma to the head such as a fall, a car accident, sports injury, or being struck on the head with an object. The signs of concussion may be obvious or subtle. Because their heads are disproportionately large compared to the rest of their body, concussions often occur in young children.
While symptoms are present, your child should avoid sports, hard play at recess, being overly active, and physical education class. Concussions don’t always cause loss of consciousness or seizure and effects might not be apparent for days or weeks. A CT scan is also usually recommended for babies less than a year old who have a bruise, swelling or cut on the head bigger than 5cm (2 inches).
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