Vuvuzelas: Earplugs Recommended

Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 23:30 in Health & Medicine

Vuvuzelas blasted into the publics' ears and awareness during the 2010 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup in South Africa. One immediate question asked was: Do vuvuzelas, those cheap horns commonly made of plastic and blown by enthusiastic fans during sporting events, pose serious risks to hearing?

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