About HEADS UP

HEADS UP is a series of educational initiatives, developed by CDC, that all have a common goal: to help protect children and teens from concussions and other serious brain injuries.

Initially, HEADS UP materials addressed health care professionals and their important role in diagnosing and managing concussions. More recent HEADS UP initiatives focus on sports programs and schools as key places to share messages that will help improve brain injury prevention, recognition, and response among children and teens.

Portions of the HEADS UP website were developed through a grant to the CDC Foundation from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment in support of the HEADS UP program.