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What Parents Need to Know About Head Injury and Concussions

JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2821

July 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Patient Page discusses what parents should know about concussion causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and care in children and teens.

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