What symptoms might my child tell me about after a hit?

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CDC HEADS UP groups the symptoms a child may report into four types:

Type	Symptoms
Physical	Headache; nausea or vomiting (early on); dizziness or balance problems; vision problems; bothered by light or noise; feeling tired, with no energy
Thinking and remembering	Trouble thinking clearly; feeling slowed down; foggy or groggy; attention or concentration problems; short- or long-term memory problems
Social or emotional	Irritability or easily angered; feeling more emotional; sadness; anxiety or nervousness
Sleep	Sleeping more or less than usual; trouble falling asleep

NFHS guidance (2023) also lists neck pain, double or blurry vision, and just "not feeling right" or "feeling down".

Symptoms can appear hours or days later, so keep checking in with your child. Share any symptoms with their health care provider, and tell the provider if they get worse.