Let's Give an Ear to Teenager Sophie Kaye!

Meet Sophie Kaye, a teenager who lost most of her hearing suddenly at age seven. Although the cause of Sophie's hearing loss is unknown, she does what she can to protect the hearing that remains from loud noise. In this 6-minute video, Sophie explains in her own words how important our hearing is and what we can do to protect it.

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