26/09/2025
🚨 PARENT ALERT: Your child's hearing could be silently affecting their future!
SHOCKING STATISTICS:
1-3 in every 1000 babies are born with hearing loss
This number GROWS as children get older due to preventable causes
50% of childhood hearing loss is GENETIC - but the other 50% can be prevented!
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING SIGNS BY AGE:
👶 3-4 MONTHS:
Baby doesn't turn toward sounds
No reaction to loud noises
Doesn't startle at sudden sounds
🧒 1 YEAR:
Cannot say single words like "mama" or "dada"
Doesn't respond when you call their name
No babbling or vocal play
THE HIDDEN TRUTH: Many parents miss these signs because they develop gradually. By the time it's obvious, precious development time is lost.
💡 PREVENTION IS POWERFUL:
✅ VACCINATIONS SAVE HEARING
Measles, mumps, meningitis - all preventable causes of hearing loss. Keep vaccinations up to date!
✅ TREAT EAR INFECTIONS IMMEDIATELY
That "simple" ear infection can cause permanent damage if untreated. Don't wait it out!
✅ PROTECT FROM NOISE
Children's ears are more sensitive than adults. Loud toys, concerts, fireworks - all potential threats.
✅ MANAGE ALLERGIES & COLDS
Chronic congestion affects hearing development. Treat the cause, protect the ears.
🎯 THE GAME-CHANGER: Early detection and intervention can completely change your child's language development, school performance, and social confidence.
WORRIED ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S HEARING?
Don't wait. Don't wonder. Don't risk their future.
📞 Pediatric hearing assessments: 012 111 7272
💬 Quick parent consultation: WhatsApp 084 293 2855
📧 info@centurionaudiologist.co.za
🏥 44 Alexandra Road, Doringkloof, Centurion
Advanced Hearing - Protecting Young Ears, Securing Bright Futures
