Brain injury awareness month
Launch the media gallery 1 playerMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Nearly half a million children, ages 0-14, are treated for brain injuries each year. The rates are higher for boys than girls. Some of the most common causes are sports injuries, car accidents, violence and lack of safety equipment during recreational activities. So encourage your child to always wear a seat belt, use appropriate protective equipment in sports, wear helmets during recreational activities, and to refrain from unsafe behaviors.
What does a brain injury look like? You may notice forgetfulness, confusion, unsteadiness, poor appetite, disrupted sleep, or moodiness. Your child may report a headache, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, a bad taste in their mouth, sensitivity to light or sound, fatigue or problems with concentration. It’s hard to spot a brain injury. Even health professionals have a hard time. So don’t wait for more severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, numbness, weakness, seizures or coma. Get it checked out at the nearest emergency room. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Questions? Please contact Nurse Waits.