May common childhood viruses such as mumps, measles, whooping cough and rubella (German measles) can cause permanent hearing loss.
Avoid disease-related hearing damage by ensuring your children are fully vaccinated against these diseases.
For all the latest news, visit the Health24 Hearing Management Centre.
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