References for The Little Elephant with the Big Earache and its Parent Guide, Ear Infections Made Easy

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1. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media. Guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2004.
2. American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians: Questions and Answers on Acute Otitis Media. Posted March 9, 2004 at aap.org/advocacy/releases/aomqa.htm.
3. Leibovitz et al. Haemophilus and Otitis. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2004; 23: 1143-1152.
4. Rosenfeld, RM. Otitis, Antibiotics and the Greater Good. Pediatrics 2004; 114: 1333-1334.
5. Auinger et al. Trends in Otitis Media Among Children in the United States. Pediatrics 2003; 112: 514-520.
6. Siegel et al. Treatment of Otitis Media With Observation and a Safety-Net Antibiotic Prescription. Pediatrics 2003; 112: 527-531.
7. Wald, ER. Acute Otitis Media: More Trouble with the Evidence. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2003; 22: 103-104.
8. Goldbloom, R. Reviewing "Does Tympanometry Influence the Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media?" (Spiro, DM et al. Pediatrics 2004; 114: 177-81) in Pediatric Notes 2004; 28: 141.
9. McCormick, DP et al. Nonsevere Acute Otitis Media: A Clinical Trial Comparing Outcomes of Watchful Waiting Versus Immediate Antibiotic Treatment. Pediatrics 2005; 115: 1455-1465.
10. Finkelstein, JA et al. Watchful Waiting for Acute Otitis Media: Are Parents and Physicians Ready? Pediatrics 2005, 115: 1466-1473.
11. Marchetti, F et al. Further Demonstration that a Delayed Prescription Can Reduce Antibiotic Use for Acute Otitis Media. Arch. Pediatr. Adolesc. Med. 2005; 159: 679-684. Cited in Pediatric Notes 2005; 29:145.
12. Friedman, NR et al. Development of a Practical Tool for Assessing the Severity of Acute Otitis Media. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2006; 25: 101-107.
13. Vernacchio, L et al. Knowledge and Practices Relating to the 2004 Acute Otitis Media Clinical Practice Guideline. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2006; 25: 385-389.
14. Plasschaert, AO et al. Trends in Doctor Consultations, Antibiotic Prescription, and Speech Referrals for Otitis Media in Children: 1995-2003. Pediatrics 2006; 117: 1879-1886.