Acute Otitis Media During Infancy: Parent-reported Incidence and Modifiable Risk Factors

Conclusions: First-year day care attendance is a major risk factor for AOM symptom episodes among infants in the community. This adjusted effect estimate is higher than previously reported and is age-dependent. AOM prevention strategies in day care facilities should therefore focus in particular on the youngest age groups.
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research