Camille Walker, Sacheen Harris discuss hearing loss, screenings, and testing in primary care

Summary: Imagine finding out a child has a hearing problem at age 5—that used to be the norm! Today, pediatric experts Camille Walker and Sacheen Harris stress the "1-3-6" rule for babies: screen their hearing by 1 month, do a full test by 3 months, and get them help (like hearing aids) by 6 months. Hearing loss is often "invisible," and sadly, about half of the babies who fail their first test slip through the cracks and don't get the follow-up care they need. Kids with developmental delays or those born premature need extra attention and formal testing. Early screening is an absolute must to help kids develop listening and speaking skills.

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