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Pharmacy First Acute Otitis Media
Acute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear that is common in young children. It can cause earache, a high temperature, irritability and difficulty sleeping. Many cases improve without antibiotics, but our pharmacist can assess your child and advise on the most suitable treatment.
Available for children aged 1 to 17 years. Our pharmacist will assess the child's symptoms to confirm whether treatment is suitable.
Book an appointment
Reserve a Pharmacy First consultation online or by calling the pharmacy, no GP referral is needed.
Private consultation
Our pharmacist will ask about your symptoms and history in our private consultation room.
Treatment or advice
Where appropriate, the pharmacist can supply treatment, or advise on self-care or onward referral.
Children's pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (if suitable) can help. Seek urgent advice if your child is very unwell, has a stiff neck, or symptoms get rapidly worse.
Yes, please book a Pharmacy First consultation online or by calling the pharmacy, and our team will see you at a convenient time.
The consultation is free on the NHS. Where treatment is supplied, normal NHS prescription charges and exemptions apply.
Our pharmacist will give self-care advice and, where needed, refer you to your GP or another NHS service.
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