CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses

• 2019

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This fact sheet is designed to help school nurses: protect students from concussions and other serious brain injuries; recognize the signs of a concussion and respond appropriately; support students returning to school during their recovery; and implement strategies to prevent concussions within the school environment.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Nurses; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Brain Concussion; Child Health Services; Emergency Medical Services; Nurses; Pediatric Nursing; School Nursing; Schools; Signs and Symptoms; Students; Adolescent Health Services; Brain Injuries, Traumatic; Return to School

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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