Up to 80% of ear infections get better without treatment.

Almost all children have at least one ear infection before age 7.

They work most of the time to clear up ear infections.

Most children have at least one ear infection before they are 7 years old.

How soon do I need to start treatment for my child's ear infection?

Almost all children will have at least one ear infection by the time they are 7 years old.

But most children with ear infections get better without them.

Ear infections become much less common when children reach school age.

Rest and care at home is often all children 2 years of age or older with ear infections need.

Less often, it may start after a middle ear infection.