Ear infections are extremely common in children because of their smaller and more level eustachian tubes, which make it difficult for fluid to drain out of the ear, as well as their underdeveloped immune system. In fact, according to National Institutes of Health, five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday.
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