HEAD INJURY

HEAD INJURY
A blow to the head may result in the baby or child having pain or a headache. There may be a bump on their head and they may look pale.
1. Get the baby or child to rest and apply something cold to the injury (e.g. frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel). Applying something cold to the injury will reduce external swelling and pain. In addition to external swelling, when a baby or child suffers a blow to the head, this may result in a more serious head injury (e.g. concussion), which may make them feel sick or drowsy.
2. If they become drowsy or vomit, or their condition deteriorates, call 999. This could be a sign of a serious injury to the head.

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