Return to FAQs] Q: What happens if an infant does not pass the hearing screening?
• All infants who do not pass the hearing screening should be referred for further testing to rule out or confirm a hearing loss. • All infants with confirmed hearing loss should be referred for a comprehensive medical evaluation to assess the causes and look for potential or related disabilities. • Depending on the results of the audiological and medical examinations, infants may be referred to an intervention program. • To find out more about intervention options, please contact CDC Info at (800) 232-4636 or cdcinfo@cdc.gov To learn more about infant hearing loss and how the ear works you can visit the Boys Town National Research Hospital babyhearing.org website. [Return to FAQs] Q: How can I find resources such as hearing screening tests that are available in my area? To learn more about programs and services in your area, please contact your local Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) Program coordinator. You will find this information by going to our website at: http://www.c
