Preventing and Treating Ear Infections

At a glance

  • Some ear infections, particularly some middle ear infections, need antibiotic treatment, but many can get better without antibiotics.
  • Share these materials across communication channels to raise awareness about prevention and treatment of ear infections.
  • Fact sheet seen here, video available below.
  • Remember to use #BeAntibioticsAware.
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Video explaining how to prevent and treat ear infections in children.
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Video with following text, "Is your child's ear hurting? Your child may have an ear infection. Mild ear infections can improve on their own without antibiotic treatment. A healthcare professional may recommend: Watchful Waiting - Waiting for 2-3 days rather than starting antibiotics immediately/Delayed Prescribing - Waiting before filling the prescription unless your symptoms get worse or don't improve. Talk to a healthcare professional about the best treatment for your child's ear infection and if any severe or concerning symptoms arise." BAA logo in bottom-left corner. "Learn more at cdc.gov/antibiotic-use" and CDC logo in bottom-right corner. Video also includes icon of child with ear pain, icon of clock/timer, and icon of prescription and clock/timer.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)