<s>[INST] Can Ear Infections Be Prevented? [/INST] Some lifestyle choices can help protect kids from ear infections:

Breastfeed infants for at least 6 months to help to prevent the development of early episodes of ear infections. If a baby is bottle-fed, hold the baby at an angle instead of lying the child down with the bottle.
Prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, which can increase the number and severity of ear infections.
Parents and kids should wash their hands well and often. This is one of the most important ways to stop the spread of germs that can cause colds and, therefore, ear infections.
Keep children's immunizations up to date because certain vaccines can help prevent ear infections. Source: KIDS HEALTH ORG. Link: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/otitis-media.html. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>