Ear infections (acute otitis media) 

Who can use this service

• Children and young people aged between 1 and 17  

Who cannot use this service

• Pregnant people under the age of 16 should contact their GP practice 

• If you’ve had an ear infection 3 times or more in the past 6 months, or 4 times or more in the past 12 months then the pharmacist can examine you and give advice