Penner, Nick2009-05-062009-05-062009-05-06https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49799The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Antibiotic treatment for acute otitis media (ear infection) is not necessary in all patients, but should be used in young patients and those with more severe disease. Choosing only the patients that need antibiotics has the advantage of avoiding the unwanted side-effects and problems of antibiotics.en-USAcute Otitis MediaOther