Get a heads up on concussion in sports policies : information for parents, coaches, and school & sports professionals

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Get a heads up on concussion in sports policies : information for parents, coaches, and school & sports professionals

Published Date:

5/20/13

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English

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention. ; CDC’s Heads Up program. ;

Description:

A concussion can happen at home, school, or play. So everyone from parents and coaches, to sports leagues officials and school professionals, can play an important role in learning how to spot a concussion, and knowing what to do if they think a child or teen has a concussion

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