Ear infections can affect anyone. However, children (6 months to 2 years) are more susceptible to it. Here are some risk factors with possible preventive measures.
Children in daycare or such group care facilities are more at risk. If your child has AOM symptoms, keep them at home.
Babies who lie down while feeding can catch ear infections. Try to keep their head alleviated. Prefer to breastfeed as it has antibodies to reduce infections.
Fall and winter witness an increase in ear infections. Protect your child from getting colds during the first year of their life.
Quit smoking around the children. Studies show that secondhand smoke can cause ear infections.
Yearly flu shots for 6 months and above can reduce infection chances.
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