Which of the following statements about prevention of acquired deafness is correct?
a. Acquired hearing loss cannot be prevented
b. Vaccinations against communicable disease can help prevent acquired hearing loss
c. Early intervention for acquired hearing loss has no impact on the progression or severity
d. None of the above
D
Acquired hearing loss is preventable. Vaccinations such as the MMR and HIB vaccines prevent diseases that can lead to deafness. Early intervention and checkups can identify the problem early and prevent further complications.
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