When is a Visit to the Doctor Needed for a Head Injury in Kids?

You see it happening but just can’t get there fast enough to stop it—your child falls or gets hits in the head. Dr. Cindy Gellner says the first thing to do is not to panic. Head injuries are common in active kids and there are three main types: scalp injury, skull fracture and concussion. In this episode, Dr. Gellner tells you what the most dangerous head injury is and what to do at home if it happens to your child. She also talks about signs to look out for after a head injury that would require a follow-up with your pediatrician.