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Published: November 1, 2021

Nervous About Your Kids and Contact Sports? Follow These Tips

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October 20, 2021
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Catherine Mazzola, M.D. contributes to topics such as Pediatric Neurosurgery.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 3.5 million children under the age of 14 receive some type of treatment for sports injuries every year. One of the most serious injuries that can occur in youth sports is a concussion. If unrecognized or untreated, concussion can lead to long-term consequences such as depression or cognitive impairment. Because of this, it’s important for parents and children to understand the symptoms of concussion and take action to prevent it.

Read the full article here - https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/HealthU/2021/10/20/nervous-about-your-kids-and-contact-sports-follow-these-tips/

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