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Head Injuries
Kids hit their heads a lot. It’s a good thing they are pretty hard. Most kids do just fine but parents are always worried about a bonk to the noggin. Essentially any blow to the head can be called a head injury. Knowing how serious the injury is and whether you need to take any action can be difficult for many parents.
A kid who has hit his head might be a little cranky but should otherwise be acting pretty normally. In Chapter 3, “The Noggin and Nervous System,” you’ll find more information about whether a child can be allowed to sleep or when vomiting after a head injury becomes a concern. Lots of parents worry about bumps and bruises on the head, but these only need medical attention sometimes. We see a lot of head injuries in the ER, but rest assured that the vast majority of kids are just fine.
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