Doctor Says Early Detection of Hearing Loss Is Critical

Charleston Daily Mail › February 18, 2005

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DEAR ABBY: In a recent column, writers expressed concerns about early hearing screening for newborns and young children. Your readers should know that Early Hearing Detection and Intervention is a nationwide priority supported by several federal agencies, state governments, and most hospitals that offer obstetrics/delivery services.

We at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are proud to be a part of this effort. Early intervention gives children the best possible start in life.

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Doctor Says Early Detection of Hearing Loss Is Critical

Most states and territories have EHDI programs that support efforts to detect hearing loss in babies early. The foundatio...

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