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Youth Sports Coaches. Online Concussion Training. Take the Training.\"> \n      </div> \n      <div> \n       <figcaption>\n         The trainings provide info on concussion safety and prevention. \n       </figcaption> \n      </div> \n     </figure> \n     <p>CDC's <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/communication-resources/training.html\">HEADS UP Online Concussion Trainings</a> share the latest guidance on concussion safety and prevention. The trainings provide essential information to help spot signs and symptoms of possible concussions and take action.</p> \n     <h3>Rocket Blades mobile app</h3> \n     <figure> \n      <div> \n       <img src=\"http://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/images/rocketbladesfatherdaughtertwitter.jpg\" alt=\"Rocket Blades brain safety game.\"> \n      </div> \n      <div> \n       <figcaption>\n         Rocket Blades - The brain safety game for kids 6-8. \n       </figcaption> \n      </div> \n     </figure> \n     <p>3-2-1 Blast Off! CDC's Injury Center developed a mobile <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cdc-heads-up-rocket-blades-the-brain-safety-game/id1212332624?mt=8%20\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"com\">game app on concussion safety<span aria-label=\" external icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"external icon\"></span></a> for children aged 6 to 8. Through a futuristic world of galactic racing adventures children can learn the benefits of playing it safe and smart!</p> \n     <p>The app teaches children:</p> \n     <ul> \n      <li>the different ways the brain can get hurt during sports activities.</li> \n      <li>how important it is to tell a coach, parent, or other adult when an injury occurs.</li> \n      <li>the importance of taking time to rest and recover if they have a concussion.</li> \n     </ul> \n     <p>Download the App</p> \n     <ul> \n      <li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cdc-heads-up-rocket-blades-the-brain-safety-game/id1212332624?mt=8%20\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"com\">iOS / Apple<span aria-label=\" external icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"external icon\"></span></a></li> \n      <li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3W5GC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1513867981&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=rocket+blades+app%20\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"com\">Amazon<span aria-label=\" external icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"external icon\"></span></a></li> \n     </ul> \n     <p>Concussion Safety and Rocket Blades</p> \n     <p>Parents and Coaches: Kids want to hear from parents and coaches about concussion safety.</p> \n     <ul> \n      <li><a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/pdfs/resources/RocketBlades_Concussion_HandoutforKids-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Handout for Kids: Did you know that your brain can get hurt?<span aria-label=\" pdf icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"></span></a></li> \n      <li><a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/pdfs/resources/RocketBlades_HandoutforKids-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Handout for Adults: Rocket Blades \u2013 The Brain Safety Game<span aria-label=\" pdf icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"></span></a></li> \n      <li><a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/pdfs/resources/RocketBlades_TalkingPoints-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Handout for Adults: Tips for talking to kids about concussion<span aria-label=\" pdf icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"></span></a></li> \n     </ul> \n     <h3>Concussion and helmet safety app</h3> \n     <figure> \n      <div> \n       <img src=\"http://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/images/resources/app-images-from-ad.jpg\" alt=\"image of the app\"> \n      </div> \n      <div> \n       <figcaption>\n         HEADS UP concussion and helmet safety app \n       </figcaption> \n      </div> \n     </figure> \n     <p>The CDC <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cdc-heads-up-concussion-helmet/id999504040?mt=8\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"com\">HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety app<span aria-label=\" external icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"external icon\"></span></a> will help you learn how to spot a possible concussion. It also teaches what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.</p> \n     <p>The application also includes a 3D helmet fit feature that teaches about proper helmet fit, safety and care.</p> \n     <p>Download the App</p> \n     <ul> \n      <li><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cdc-heads-up-concussion-helmet/id999504040?mt=8\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"com\">iOS / Apple<span aria-label=\" external icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"external icon\"></span></a></li> \n      <li><a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.cdc.headsup&amp;hl=en\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-domain-ext=\"com\">Google Play<span aria-label=\" external icon\" role=\"img\"></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"external icon\"></span></a></li> \n     </ul> \n    </div> \n    <div data-section=\"cdc_listing_res4\"> \n     <a name=\"Survivor%20Stories\" title=\"Survivor Stories\" href=\"http://www.cdc.gov\"> \n    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