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Are antibiotics ever needed for an ear infection with fluid?

April 26, 2017AAFP academy American antibiotics ear family fluid infection needed physicians

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Are antibiotics ever needed for an ear infection with fluid?

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Yes. If the fluid is still there after a few months and is causing hearing loss or problems in both ears, antibiotics may help some children. For this reason, your child’s ears should be checked a few months after an ear infection. If the fluid is still there, a hearing test may be the next step. Your doctor may also recommend antibiotics if your child is under 6 months of age or gets frequent middle ear infections.