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"Injury Prevention & Control: Traumatic Brain Injury." //Centers for Disease Control and Prevention//. 23 July 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. .

1. A concussion is a brain injury and all are serious. 2. Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. 3. Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death. 4. **Remove the athlete from play** to see if they have a concussion. 5. **Ensure that the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion**. 6. Check if there is a ny memory loss immediately following the injury. 7. Following a head injury i**nform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion**. 8. **Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.**
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 * 9. Check with your league, school, or district about concussion policies to prevent concussions.**
 * 10.** **Educate athletes and other parents or coaches about concussion**

12. Do not drink alcoholic beverages until your doctor says you are well enough. 13. Alcohol and other drugs may slow your recovery and put you at risk of further injury. 14. Write down the things that may be harder than usual for you to remember.
 * 11.** Take only those drugs that your doctor has approved.
 * 15.** Do not neglect your basic needs, such as eating well andgetting enough rest.