What should I do if a cheerleader might have a concussion?

Q: What should I do if a cheerleader might have a concussion?

NFHS concussion guidance: Any athlete who shows signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion must be removed immediately from activity. The athlete may not return until cleared by an appropriate health-care professional. The NFHS suggested guidelines say no return to play or practice on the same day as a concussion. Return-to-play protocols and who can give clearance are set by state law and your state association, and some states are stricter than the NFHS guidance. The NFHS offers a free Concussion in Sports course on NFHS Learn.

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NFHS concussion guidance:

Any athlete who shows signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion must be removed immediately from activity.
The athlete may not return until cleared by an appropriate health-care professional.
The NFHS suggested guidelines say no return to play or practice on the same day as a concussion.

Return-to-play protocols and who can give clearance are set by state law and your state association, and some states are stricter than the NFHS guidance.

The NFHS offers a free Concussion in Sports course on NFHS Learn.