Weekend Doctor Visits Rise for Winter Ear Infections
Weekend Doctor Visits Rise for Winter Ear Infections
IN · Published Jan 30, 2026
Doctors are reporting a rise in weekend visits due to kids' ear infections during winter.
Winter's cold air leads to more mucus production, blocking ear tubes and causing infections.
Prevent ear infections by washing hands, avoiding smoke, and staying updated on vaccinations.
Winter brings sniffles, coughs, and ear infections
Winter is here, and with it comes the sniffles, coughs, and unfortunately, ear infections! Doctors are seeing more families rushing in over the weekends because little ones are complaining about ear pain. Let’s find out why.
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