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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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Molly's mom talks about her daughter's concussion.

Member of the U.S. Women's National Team and Olympic Gold Medalist Heather O'Reilly talks to parents about the role they have to play in recognizing and responding to concussion among their kids and teens. 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://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=0188d3c483c7efc1c29a9104a6968cca20130219150409093

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Former BMX Rider T.J. Lavin took a hard hit in competition and sustained a traumatic brain injury. He talks openly about his injury, and his desire to see more awareness for traumatic brain injuries. 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://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=059c958113724ec89e0e76c7113ee31d20130219153253468

Former BMX Rider T.J. Lavin took a hard hit in competition and sustained a traumatic brain injury. He talks openly about his injury, and his desire to see more awareness for traumatic brain injuries.

Kevin Pearce was a world renowned snowboarder until he sustained a traumatic brain injury. Kevin talks frankly about his long path toward recovery and the importance of staying safe in sports. 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://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=4b2560cbdda5452fa1dea3fa9cae767320130219152114359

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