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Public Awareness

National CMV Awareness Month

June is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of CMV, a virus that affects people of all ages and can have serious health impacts for infants and young children.

CMV Awareness Month Landscape

Why See an Audiologist?

Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in individuals of all ages from infants and teens to adults and the elderly.

Infographics

​Use Academy public resources to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders, hearing protection, over-the-counter hearing aids, and more. Post these infographics on social media, in blogs, or distribute at your practice setting.

What Is Tinnitus?

Affecting approximately 30 million Americans, tinnitus is the perception of noises within the ears or head (e.g. ringing, buzzing, etc.) in the absence of an external sound. Learn more about tinnitus symptoms, causes, and the role of the audiologist.

Resources

Reaching the Media

The Academy has launched a national initiative to raise awareness of the field of audiology and the work of its members.

Reaching Consumers

The Academy has consumer-friendly resources and information you can use with your patients and potential patients.

Reaching Health-Care Providers

The Academy has resources to help you educate health-care providers about the role of audiologists.

Public Awareness Events

  • Balance Awareness Week

    Balance Awareness Week, an observance designated by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), aims to increase awareness about vestibular disorders and support patients in their journey back to balance. While many…

  • National Audiology Awareness Month

    October is National Audiology Awareness Month! The Academy is dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing public awareness of audiology and the importance of hearing protection. Your grassroots efforts to…

  • Educational Audiology Awareness Week

    Recurring

    The Academy is proud to support Educational Audiology Awareness Week—October 19–23, 2026. Educational Audiology Awareness Week, designated by the Educational Audiology Association, seeks to promote advocacy for the educational audiology…