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American Speech-Language Association

By Shelley Irwin
Published July 1, 2022 at 1:36 PM EDT
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Adults, Protect your ears this July 4th, say the experts from the American Speech-Language Association. We talk to Audiologist Marquitta Merkison about taking simple steps to avoid permanent hearing damage from fireworks and firecrackers.
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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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