The woods of Wisconsin will soon be filled with hunters for the annual gun-deer season.
Prevea Health wants to remind all hunters throughout Manitowoc and the surrounding communities the importance of protecting their hearing. The shot of a rifle or shotgun is approximately 140 decibels, which is the equivalent of standing next to a jet engine. Sounds at this noise level can cause instant and permanent hearing loss.
The only way to prevent hearing damage is to wear ear protection. The Prevea Manitowoc Health Center offers consultations with hunters to determine the best way to protect their hearing while using their firearm. If needed, affordable, custom-fit hearing protection is available for adults and children.
The devices are individually molded to each ear providing a more consistent seal for the control of incoming load sound as well as to relieve the discomfort caused by generic ear plugs.
