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Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair

Case study highlights dangers of 'second impact syndrome'

January 2, 2013 RSS Feed Print

In July 2012, an Indiana law went into effect mandating that high school student athletes suspected of having a concussion or head injury be removed from play and not return until they have been evaluated by a health care provider and given written clearance.

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Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to learn about concussions in sports.

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