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Baseball Safety for Children More than 40 million Americans participate in softball and baseball each year, many of them children. Unfortunately, almost 500,000 players of all ages are injured seriously enough each year to seek medical attention. The most common types of baseball and softball injuries are related to being hit by the ball, sliding into bases, over-exertion, colliding with another player, and finger injuries that occur when attempting to catch the ball.

The February 5, 2003, issue of JAMA includes an article about preventing baseball injuries among children by using faceguards and modified baseballs.

PREVENTING BASEBALL INJURIES

Many softball and baseball injuries can be prevented by following a few simple tips:

• Before your child begins participating in softball or baseball, take him or her to a doctor for a physical examination to determine if your child has any special injury risks.
  
• Be sure your child wears protective gear while playing. Helmets should . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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