Are Ear Infections Contagious?

Each year, an estimated 20 million cases of acute middle ear infections occur in the United States, according to data shared by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It’s also been reported that the annual cost of treating this common condition exceeds $4 billion.

You may already know that ear infections can cause the following uncomfortable symptoms:

• Ear pain or pressure
• Fluid drainage from the ear
• Hearing difficulties
• Fever
• Irritability, especially in young children

If you or your little one are experiencing these symptoms, keep reading.

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