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FCS-2246, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Suzanna Smith, provides guidelines to parents for using backpacks safely and preventing injuries. Describes signs of backpack-related injury and provides references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2006.
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American Academy of Pediatrics. (2005). Back to school tips. Retrieved June 11, 2006 from http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/augschool.htm
American Academy of Pediatrics (n.d.). Backpack safety. Retrieved June 13, 2006 from http://www.aap.org/advocacy/backpack_safety.PDF
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