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TMC Medical Minutes: Airbags & Kids

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Posted: 3:23 PM Oct 10, 2008
Last Updated: 3:23 PM Oct 10, 2008

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A car with an air bag is definitely considered safer than a car without one. But for children under the age 12, air bags can be dangerous. TMC trauma coordinator, Sharon Alexander joins us today to explain why.

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