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Ear Pain in Infants and Children

Even though your baby can not talk, you may be concerned that he is trying to tell you that he is in pain.

We must look carefully for signs of illness in young babies, since their infection-fighting (immune) systems are not yet fully developed.

Is your child younger than three months of age?

Yes, my child is younger than three months of age.

No, my child is three months or older.

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