Earaches and ear pain are relatively common in children and are most often caused by infections

Parents are advised to follow essential NHS advice in cases where their child has a common symptom. This crucially involves steering clear of three things that could worsen the situation, while also considering consulting a pharmacist for further guidance.

In a post to X yesterday, the NHS said: "If your child is struggling with earache, your local pharmacist could help. Pharmacists can give advice and treatments for earache and can also direct you to other medical help if necessary."

Earaches and ear pain are relatively common in children and are most often caused by infections. While they aren't usually serious, symptoms can be incredibly painful and may cause significant distress

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