Some children get ear infections a lot.

This can cause ear pain and fever.

Your child may need to go to the hospital if there is a serious infection.

This does not happen often.

If your child has more than 4 ear infections in one year, talk to your doctor.

Most ear infections get better in a week.

You can give your child pain medicine.

Sometimes, the doctor may give antibiotics.

Many children get better on their own as they get older.

You can write down when your child has ear problems and let your doctor know.

If your child has lots of infections, sometimes grommet surgery is offered.