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Heads Up: Concussion in Football." 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. .

__**FACTS**__ 1. One of main concussions symptoms are headaches and dizziness. 2. A blood clot can develop in your brain if you are treated. 3. Improperly fitted helmets is a big cause of concussions. 4. When returning to a contact sport from a previous concussion NEVER go right back into contact. 5. Before returning to a sport from a concussion you MUST be cleared my a doctor. 6. All concussions are serious. 7. Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. 8.Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death. 9. A bump, blow, or jolt to the head can cause aconcussion, a type of traumatic brain injury. 10. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth—literally causing the brain to bounce around or twist within the skull. 11.This sudden movement of the brain causes stretching, damaging the cells and creating chemical changes in the brain 12. Once these changes occur, the brain is more vulnerable to further injury and sensitive to any increased stress until it fully recovers. 13. Most athletes with a concussion will recover quickly and fully.But for some athletes, signs and symptoms of concussion can last for days, weeks, or longer. 14. Athletes who have ever had a concussion are at increased risk for another concussion. 15. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.