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Are Ear Infections Contagious?
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Acute ear infections account for 15 - 30 million visits to the doctor each year in the U.S. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason why an American child sees the doctor.
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Acute Otitis Media (AOM). About two-thirds of children will have a least one attack of AOM by age 3, and a third of these children will have at least three episodes. Boys are more likely to have infections than girls.
AOM generally affects children ages 6 - 18 months. The earlier a child has a first ear...
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Ear infection: acute
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Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the... Read more »
Ear Infections: Highlights
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Ear InfectionsMiddle ear (otitis media) infections are very common in young children. They include:Acute otitis media (AOM) is an inflammation caused... Read more »
Ear Infections: Prevention
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PreventionThe best way to prevent ear infections is to prevent colds and flu.Good Hygiene. Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected... Read more »
Ear Infections: Treatment
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Many of the treatments for ear infections, particularly antibiotic use and surgical procedures, are often unnecessary in many children. Between 80 -... Read more »
Ear Infections: Causes
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CausesAcute otitis media (middle ear infection) is usually due to a combination of factors that increase susceptibility to bacterial and viral... Read more »
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