Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids

Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

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Hotz suspects the number of concussions found in the study are underestimates, pointing out that many children are not seen in the emergency department but may visit their pediatrician instead, and others may not get medical attention at all.

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To learn more about what to do about suspected concussions, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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