A Word About Batteries

by admin on February 2, 2012

Hearing aid batteries can be tempting and easy to swallow for small children and infants. Always store and dispose of batteries where children can not get at them. Occasionally, batteries have been mistaken for pills, always verify your medication before swallowing. Always store hearing aid batteries in a dry place at room temperature. Do not [...]

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