Possibility Of Vaccine For Ear Infections
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 23:14
in Health & Medicine
Otitis media, more commonly known as an ear infection, is the most frequently diagnosed illness in children less than 15 years of age in the United States and is the primary cause for emergency room visits. More than 80 percent of children will experience at least one ear infection before their third birthday. A new study could introduce a pain-free vaccination strategy that works against ear infections.
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