Ear tubes and drainage outside the ear?

Question

My neice is turning five and has had ear tubes in for a little over 1 year. She is now saying that her ears hurt and there is clear fluid coming out of her ears (like a runny nose). She's had a fever off and on since yesterday. Could she still get an ear infection? Since it's Saturday, do we take her to urgent care, or wait until Monday and take her to her pediatrician?

she says her ears keep popping too

Answer 1

Take her to urgent care if she is in pain. Ear infection is possible with ear tubes.