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CDC on Concussion in Youth Sports

Published: Sep 14, 2016 at 05:13 AM

From CDC.gov: "To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The HEADS UP initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion."

This website includes resources for coaches, parents, officials and young athletes.

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