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Learn exactly what a concussion is and why it is so important to allow your brain to fully recover. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/index.html

All moms and dads should learn about concussion. Linda's daughter Tracy (http://tinyurl.com/lph4hw) got a concussion as a high school basketball player. Three years later, Tracy is still dealing with symptoms from the injury. Linda tells her story and wants all parents to know that if they think their child has a concussion, take them out of play and seek the advice of a health care professional. It's better to miss one game than the whole season. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/Concussion/KeepingQuietCanKeepYouOutOfTheGame_MothersStory.wmv

As a high school basketball player, Tracy sustained two concussions within a short period of time. Tracy tells her story and emphasizes that concussions are a serious injury. Athletes should know that if they think they've had a concussion, don't hide it, report it. Take time to recover. It's better to miss one game than the whole season. http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/Concussion/KeepingQuietCanKeepYouOutOfTheGame.mov

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