Protecting Children’s Hearing: A Guide to Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Promoting Auditory Health in School Communities.

Hearing is a crucial sense for a child’s overall well-being and development. As parents, it is essential to understand how hearing works to protect this vital sense. Unfortunately, about 1 in 8 kids between the ages of 6 and 19 already have hearing damage from exposure to loud noises. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is preventable, but once it occurs, the damage is permanent.

To safeguard children’s auditory health, families must take action to prevent NIHL. This report provides practical tips and resources that families can use to promote hearing protection among their school communities. The report is available for download in both English and Spanish as a pdf, making it easy for parents to share the information with their school community through various channels such as print materials, e-newsletters, websites, and social media.

By educating families about the importance of protecting children’s hearing, we can work together to prevent NIHL and ensure the well-being of all children. It is crucial that parents share this valuable resource with their school families so that they can take steps towards safeguarding their children’s auditory health.