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A Quick Return to School and Light Exercise May Help Kids Recover From Concussions - KFF Health News

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More than 2 million children nationwide had been diagnosed at some point with a concussion or brain injury.

Colorado Department of Education updated guidelines dispelling common myths about concussions.

Students should return to school with extra support from teachers and breaks in their schedule to relieve symptoms such as headaches or fatigue.

More than half of students in Colorado may slip through the cracks with undiagnosed concussions.

Lack of education, barriers to medical care, parental reluctance to inform schools about a concussion.

Adventure sports like parkour, slacklining, motocross, rodeo, skiing, and snowboarding also pose concussion risks.