Promote Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Ear Infections in Kids

February 2022

Winter will lead to an uptick in ED pediatric visits for acute otitis media.

Use these tips to promote appropriate antibiotic use.

Reinforce "watchful waiting" for many kids. Point out that antibiotics rarely help...since most ear infections are viral.

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Hypoglycemia Update Hypoglycemia Prevention Strategies
Antiplatelets Individualize Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Stent Patients
Pediatrics Promote Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Ear Infections in Kids
GERD Verify Appropriate PPI Use for GERD
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