Tips to Reduce Ear Infections

Learn how to protect your children from this painful illness.
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Alexandra Grablewski
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Ear Infections Will Happen

Two out of three children under the age of 3 experience at least one ear infection. Some babies simply have a higher-than-average risk of getting ear infections. These include children with Down syndrome, cleft palate, or allergies. Also, boys are more often affected than girls, and Caucasians and Native Americans are at higher risk than other ethnic groups. But there are still some things you can do to reduce the likelihood that your child will get (or continue to get) ear infections.

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JAguilar13 wrote:

I guess some children are prone to ear infections than others. My daughter is now 7 months old and to date she hasn't had any ear infections.

4/16/2012 02:41:12 PM Report Abuse
lindsayrose851 wrote:

my daughter is 10 months old and has already had 3 ear infections...could it be from washing her hair and water getting into her ears?

1/2/2012 10:21:29 PM Report Abuse
shalondastacy wrote:

I have a 7 month old and she has already had 4 ear infections in both ears.

4/27/2011 09:50:58 PM Report Abuse
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