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Health
Rachael Ward

Concussion confusion risks the health of children

Children should not play sport too soon after being injured, even if they feel fine, experts say. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Many parents admit they don't know a lot about concussion or treatments, sparking fears the condition is under reported and children may not be getting the help they need.

Almost one third are unaware children do not have to lose consciousness or 'black out' to be concussed, according to a Royal Children's Hospital poll of 1953 parents with kids aged between one month and 17 years.

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