Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

If your child has pain in the ear, they may have an infection (Otitis Media). Bring them into the Pharmacy to speak to the Pharmacist. This service is for children aged one year to seventeen years.

Book an Appointment

You will have a private consultation with one of our expert pharmacists to discuss your symptoms and get the help you need. This means you can get the right treatment without having to go to your GP.

About Ear Infections

The symptoms of an ear infection usually start quickly and include:

• pain inside the ear
• a high temperature
• being sick
• a lack of energy
• difficulty hearing
• discharge running out of the ear
• a feeling of pressure or fullness inside the ear
• itching and irritation in and around the ear
• scaly skin in and around the ear

Young children and babies with an ear infection may also:

• rub or pull their ear
• not react to some sounds
• be irritable or restless
• be off their food
• keep losing their balance

NHS Information about Ear Infections