Ear Infection Prevention

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Ear Infection
Ear infections come in several varieties. Most people use the phrase “ear infection” to refer to otitis media, an... »

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Beneficial Bacteria to Prevent Ear Infections?
We know that active culture yogurt can prevent gastrointestinal infections. Could something similar work in the ears?... »
Ear Infections - Predicting Them! Preventing Them?
Testing a baby's cord blood for levels of maternal antibodies to pneumococcal bacteria can predict the frequency of ear... »
Ear Infections and Pacifier Use
We've known now for several years that discontinuing the use of a pacifier can reduce ear infections in children. A... »
No Parents Want Their Children to Need Surgery...
...and there are ways to prevent it! Children go under general anesthesia more often for ear tubes than any other... »
PCV Vaccine Results
It seems like kids these days get so many shots. One of the recent additions to the routine vaccine schedule is the... »
Prevnar Vaccine Available to Prevent Ear and Sinus Infections
Antibiotic-resistant pneumococcal infections have become a major health problem. In February 2000 the FDA approved... »