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Originally Posted by livi
Just out of curiosity. I presume the ear tubes are because he has had a lot of ear infections. In USA I believe you have Pneumocock vaccine in the standard program. Right? Even if you do, this age group has a very individually maturing immune defense system. Some kids have suboptimal levels of antibodies against for example the different strains of Pneumocock bacteria, making them more susceptible to for example ear infections. Vaccinated or not. It might be a thought to test his antibody levels against these bacteria. If they turn out to be low, revaccineation could be beneficial.
Also, if everything else fails, we use antibiotic prophylactics in small daily doses for a period during the pre school age.
Just some thoughts, as I see this every day.
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Yes, he had ear infections but not anymore. His tubes fell out but the holes didn't heal all the way. Now they are talking grafts on the drum
Given that his forehead didn't heal well I'm wondering if he's a "slow healer".
I honestly don't recall which vaccinations he's had (there were so many), but I'll definitely bring it up, thanks.