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A Guide for Parents - Questions and Answers: Fluid in the Middle Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion)

2003, On-Line Publication, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/campaign_materials/Fact-Sheet-FluidMiddleEar-color.pdf

Description:

This Q&A sheet provides answers to commonly asked questions about using antibiotics for a child's condition called Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) or fluid in the middle ear. This is designed to educate parents about the proper use of antibiotics. Improper use of antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance.

Availability information:

This publication is available only on the Internet

Source:

Division of Bacterial & Mycotic Diseases, NCID, CDC, OPHS, HHS
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS-D63
Atlanta GA 30333

Phone number(s):

(404) 639-1603
(800) 232-4636 Emergency Response Hotline
(800) 311-3435 For information
(877) 394-8747 Traveler's Health

Related topics:

These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search.

• ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
• CHILDREN
• EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT CONDITIONS/ENT
• PARENTING

NWHIC record number P-8432