Ear - Pulling at or Itchy

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think your child needs to be seen
  • Seems to be in pain or crying without an obvious reason
  • Starts awakening from sleep
  • Fever or symptoms of a cold are present
  • Drainage from the ear canal
  • Constant digging inside 1 ear canal

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