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A football rests between a blue helmet and a white helmet on a grass field.

Valley Children’s Sees Spike in Facial Injuries from Helmet-Free Football Practices

August 4, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital issued a safety alert to school districts and athletic programs across the Central Valley this week following a sharp rise in serious facial injuries among young football players. This summer alone, the hospital has…