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Is your child’s backpack hazardous to their health?

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At least 14,000 children are treated every year for backpack-related injuries – almost 80 for every school day. Rossen Reports’ back-to-school checklist also looks at added sugar in lunches and the importance of your child knowing their emergency contact information. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen reports.