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Over a third of parents believe children need antibiotics for ear infections

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MariaPCC 17 March 2026

Research from the UK Health Security Agency found 36% of parents incorrectly assume children always need antibiotics for ear infections. Research shows that as few as 1 in 5 children are likely to require antibiotics to treat an ear infection. The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, surveyed over 500 parents across England whose children had experienced ear infection symptoms in the previous year.

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