Pharmacy First & Minor Illness

Earache (Ear Infection)

Middle-ear infections (acute otitis media) are common in babies and children, causing ear pain, fever, irritability and sometimes discharge from the ear.

Free NHS treatment
1-minute eligibility check
No GP appointment needed

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Pharmacist consultation at Lyng Pharmacy

How we treat it

Our pharmacist can examine the ear with an otoscope and supply NHS treatment, including antibiotics where clinically needed, for children aged 1 to 17.

Who's eligible?

Available free on the NHS for children aged 1 to 17. Use our one-minute eligibility checker and our pharmacist will be in touch to arrange your consultation — or just walk in.

Get help today instead if you have:

Swelling or redness behind the ear
Severe drowsiness or stiff neck
Something stuck in the ear

Call us on 0121 500 5756, your GP, or NHS 111. In an emergency call 999.

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