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Newborn hearing screening information for parents and families

Supporting families through screening, identification of hearing loss, and Early Intervention services.

All babies are screened at birth for hearing loss. Some babies will have hearing differences, while others may not. The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program helps families of babies with reduced hearing get the services they need.

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Learn about hearing screening  Find a place to have your baby’s hearing tested   What to do if your baby is deaf or hard of hearing 

What you need to know

Milestones for Speech & Language Development  Sign language resources  MCDHH Children’s Specialists  Early Intervention  CMV and hearing loss 

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