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Law Protects Youth Athletes from Concussion Damage
(2009-05-27)
(KPLU) - If your children play sports, a new law in Washington is meant to protect them from serious brain damage. And Washington's law may become a model for other states around the country. KPLU science and health reporter Keith Seinfeld explains:

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Brain Injury Association of Washington

American College of Sports Medicine

Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children's are creating a new sports concussion program


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