#protectears

[hearingday]

CDC - Blogs - Your Health – Your Environment Blog – World Hearing Day – March 3, 2021 -

Describing many ways we can protect our ears and hearing from loud noise:

Turn down the volume down on personal listening devices such as headphones and earbuds.

Avoid loud noise whenever possible.

Give your ears a rest and take periodic breaks from noise.

Use hearing protection such as earplugs or noise-cancelling earmuffs.

Remember, good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life. Hearing loss and related ear diseases can be avoided through preventative actions such as:

protection against loud sounds,

good ear care practices, and

immunization.