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Head injury in children – general advice
Children often bump or bang their heads, and it can be difficult to tell whether an injury is serious or not. Any knock to the head is considered a head injury.
Head injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe. Many head injuries are mild, and simply result in a small lump or bruise. Mild head injuries can be managed at home, but if your child has concussion symptoms, they should see a doctor.
- Organisation:
- Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Topic:
- Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- October 2023
- Last reviewed:
- November 2024
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