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Ear Infections: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention
March 26, 2020
Symptom Guides > Pediatrics > Ear Infections: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

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Dr. Howard Jeffries
A pediatric cardiac intensivist at Seattle Children's Hospital, Dr. Jeffries is also Senior Medical Director, Regional Network. He completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric intensive care. He has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles, with an emphasis on cardiac intensive care, informatics, outcomes assessment and quality improvement.
Anyone can get an ear infection, but they are incredibly common in children. In fact, five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re three. That’s why they’re the most common reason for pediatrician visits. The good news is, ear infections are easily treatable. Most kids outgrow ear infections and go on to have undamaged, perfect ears with normal hearing.
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“Five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re three.”
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by
Dr. Howard Jeffries
A pediatric cardiac intensivist at Seattle Children's Hospital, Dr. Jeffries is also Senior Medical Director, Regional Network. He completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric intensive care. He has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles, with an emphasis on cardiac intensive care, informatics, outcomes assessment and quality improvement.
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