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People on a rollercoaster.

Enjoy the Sounds of Summer Safely

The sounds of summer are enjoyable and relaxing but can also be too loud. Remember to pack earplugs to limit your family’s exposure to potentially damaging sounds.

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Musicians May Face Higher Risk for Hearing Loss

Musicians face nearly four times greater risk of developing hearing loss and are 57 percent more like to develop tinnitus due to exposure to loud noise.

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A group of children standing in the hallway of a school looking at a mobile device.

School Sounds Tour

Schools are a noisy place. Parents should talk with their children about noise levels in school and encourage quiet activities and places.

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New York City ads “Hear today. Gone tomorrow.”

Healthy Hearing Campaign in New York City

In 2013, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene developed a series of ads encouraging people to turn down the volume on their headphones and earbuds.

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crowds of fans at a concert

Coldplay Singer Chris Martin Has Tinnitus and Some Advice for Kids

Coldplay singer Chris Martin has some good advice for you: Be sure to wear hearing protection. Martin suffers from tinnitus, which was caused by exposure to loud noise.

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Fans sitting in the stands at a racecar event.

Safe Listening at Outdoor Sporting Events

Outdoor sporting events in stadiums and at race tracks can be very loud—with levels in the stands reaching 96 decibels in the stands. Pack hearing protection for your family.

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