Reduce ear infections in children — HOSCD‑04

Status: Baseline only

  
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Baseline only

Most Recent Data:
48.0 per 1,000 children (2018)

Target:
43.2 per 1,000

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
48.0 per 1,000 children 3-17 years had 3 or more ear infections in the past 12 months in 2018

Reduce frequent ear infections (otitis media) in children

Target-Setting Method
Percent improvement

Summary

Ear infections are the most common reason that children see health care providers. They’re also the most common reason that children get antibiotics, which contributes to antibiotic resistance. In addition, some children who get ear infections have temporary hearing loss and speech delays, and many need surgery. Training health care providers to prevent ear infections in children can help reduce frequent infections.