Doctors urge caution, awareness around concussions during school sports season

Aug 30, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fall sports have begun for students across the Carolinas and doctors are urging parents to be cautious when it comes to concussions.

Doctors in the area say the number of head injuries is likely underreported, but concussions are a serious risk and repeated blows to the head, neck and upper body can have long-term impacts on a student athlete’s life.

Read more on WCNC Charlotte.

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