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My 18 mo old is not eating right for the last five days due to ear infection and teething. few chips.but she's taking milk. should i start pediasure?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

See MD: Bring her to see MD if her ear is hurting she'll need some amoxicillin liquid if otitis media is present or it could jeapordize her hearing.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/2/2016

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