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Can you get a concussion from someone using their finger to smack the brim of your cap?
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A cerebral concussion involves a closed head injury resulting in alteration of consciousness, amnesia, or a combination of both. If this did not occur, you did NOT have a concussion!
Answered 4/6/2023
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