Sidelined by fear: Why a third of parents are pulling their kids out of contact sports

This interview features a critical discussion on the rising fear of concussions in junior and professional sports, prompted by a recent high-profile on-field incident involving AFL player Lachie Neale. Professor Vicki Anderson from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute joined Michael Price on 4BC Afternoons to explain how the free HeadCheck app can help anxious parents safely manage head injuries while keeping kids active.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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