Medical Minute: Breaking Down Misconceptions About Concussions

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Monday, June 6th 2022, 5:32 pm

By: News On 6

Medical Minute: Breaking Down Misconceptions About Concussions

Medical Minute: Breaking Down Misconceptions About Concussions

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Several kids will be involved in sports this summer and head injuries are always a concern for parents.

Nearly 2 million sports-related concussions happen each year.

In Monday's medical minute, we're learning more about common concussion misconceptions.

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