Acquired hearing loss

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In the meanwhile, click on the links below to find out more about some of the causes of acquired hearing loss. The hearing loss is acquired when the baby or child develops the hearing loss after birth.

Prematurity
Premature babies face an increased risk of complications. Some of these complications such as infections, lack of oxygen and jaundice may cause hearing loss. Some medications given to premature babies for these complications may also cause hearing loss.

Jaundice
Jaundice in newborn babies - NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
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Infections
Meningitis - Better Health Channel
Measles - Better Health Channel
Mumps - Better Health Channel

Injury/trauma
Head injuries - Parenting and Child Health

Medicines
Drugs and hearing loss - RNID

Noise
Hearing loss can occur when there is damage to the  the inner ear from an explosion near the ear, gunshots, or long exposure to loud noises (such as loud music or loud machinery).

Noise and hearing - Parenting and Child Health