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Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?

Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
New York Times Tuesday 25 August 2026, 09:03 UTC By John Branch 1 min read
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Many medical experts encourage children to play flag football rather than the full-contact version.

Many medical experts encourage children to play flag football rather than the full-contact version.
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