The plan, aimed at improving access to currently available vaccines as well as encouraging the development of new ones, cites some very specific objectives.
For example, the report specifically suggests more widespread use of newer pneumococcal conjugate vaccines which could reduce the incidence of ear infections which then might lower the use of antibiotics to treat the ear infection.
We talked with Dr. Michael Freedman at Lake Ear, Nose and Throat about the continued prevalence of childhood ear infections.
Lake ENT offers extensive ear, nose, throat and facial plastic services for the entire family. You can find more information about their three offices in The Villages, Leesburg and Tavares by visiting their directory listing online at YourHometownHealth.com.
