Fans use earplugs for concert safety

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Kristin Shires went to a very loud concert. Her ears rang for some time after the music stopped.

Earplugs can turn down loud concert music safely. Many young people now use them to protect their ears.

Loud noise for a long time can hurt your hearing. Concerts are often very loud, above safe sound levels.

Small hair cells inside your ears can be damaged by noise. This damage can cause ringing or even make you lose hearing.

Choose earplugs with a good noise reduction rating for concerts. They help you enjoy music now and protect your hearing for later.

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What happened to Kristin Shires after the concert?

Her ears rang for some time after the music stopped.

Why do many young people use earplugs at concerts?

They use them to protect their ears from loud noise.

What can loud noise do to your hearing?

Loud noise for a long time can hurt your hearing.

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