Many Ear Infections Can Be Prevented!
Because we SMOKE inside, he has a greater chance of getting an ear infection
Take The Smoke Outside!
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Smoke from cigarettes, other tobacco products and wood smoke can increase the risk of ear infections because they irritate the nose and throat.
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Keep your home and car smoke-free to prevent ear infections.
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Because he's IMMUNIZED, he has less chance of getting an ear infection
Keep Your Child's Immunizations Up to Date
· Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against many infections and diseases
· Vaccination builds a healthy immune system.
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Because I BREASTFEED, he has less chance of getting an ear infection
· Babies who are breast fed have fewer infections than those who are fed formula.
· Breast milk contains many important nutrients that help to develop your baby’s immune system.
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Because we WASH our HANDS OFTEN, he has less chance of getting an ear infection
Handwashing is the number one way of preventing infections
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Because he EATS HEALTHY FOODS, he has less chance of getting an ear infection
Eating healthy keeps your child's body strong
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Because we FOLLOWED our DOCTOR'S ADVICE and WAITED, her ear infection got better on its own
Antibiotics are not always needed!
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR/HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL!
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Ear Infections- Fact Sheet
A Guide for Parents in Preventing Ear Infections-Brochure(pdf)
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