At a glance
- Some ear infections, particularly some middle ear infections, need antibiotic treatment, but many can get better without antibiotics.
- Share these materials across communication channels to raise awareness about prevention and treatment of ear infections.
- Video seen here, additional format available below.
- Remember to use #BeAntibioticsAware.
Format: MP4
Language: English (US)
Size: 13 MB
Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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