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Symptom Checker

Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.

Head Injury in Children

That's good. However, there other symptoms associated with a head injury are still of significant concern and should prompt immediate medical evaluation.

Does your child have any of these symptoms?

  • not acting normally

  • not able to be wakened from sleep

  • confusion

  • severe or worsening headache

  • slurred speech or difficulty speaking

  • blurry or double vision

  • numbness or weakness

  • not walking normally or trouble doing other usual activities.

Yes, my child has one or more of these symptoms.

No, my child does not have any of these symptoms.

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