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Can children with a shunt play a physical sport such as football ?

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Shunt &amp; sports: the best one to answer your question in his pediatrician or neurologist, they know his condition &amp; will be able to help you out or tell which sport is best for him. Good luck

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Shunt & sports: the best one to answer your question in his pediatrician or neurologist, they know his condition & will be able to help you out or tell which sport is best for him. Good luck

Answered 8/30/2016

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