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Sports Safety: Are Your Kids Taking Unnecessary Risks?

Survey of parents says "yes"

ST. LOUIS — In a matter of seconds a sports injury can occur to the face or the mouth. Young children ages 5 to 14 are especially vulnerable, accounting for more than 80 percent of all sports-related emergency room visits according to the Centers for Disease Control. Because many sports injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective gear, why aren't more parents, coaches and kids getting the message?

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Video: Sports Safety -- What Every Parent Needs to Know 

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When do you need to wear a mouth guard? Anytime you participate in sports.

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