This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Ear, Subject name: ENT
Best time for hearing assessment in an infant is 
Select and explain. 
A. 1st month of life, B. 3-6 months, C. 6-9 months, D. 9-12 months
A: 1st month of life
Answer: A: 1st month of life 
Explanation: It is recommended that all infants be screened for hearing loss by 1 month of age All infants who do not pass the hearing screening need to complete a diagnostic hearing evaluation by 3 months of age and All children identified with permanent hearing loss need to receive appropriate intervention by 6 months of age This plan is also called the 1-3-6 plan Ref: Logan Turner&;s pg no 382