Babies are tested for hearing loss within four to seven days after birth. This test can also be carried out at the child health care when the child is a few weeks old.
Modification date 15 Jul 2025 - 16:53
Babies are tested for hearing loss within four to seven days after birth. This test can also be carried out at the child health care when the child is a few weeks old. Sufficient hearing is essential for babies to learn to talk.
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
